Diocese of Imus Catholic Educational System, Inc.

(DICES)

De Guia Academy of Magallanes, Inc.

De Guia St., Poblacion 3, Magallanes, Cavite
S.Y. 2015-2016

“Snake plant (Sansevieria Trifasciata) fiber

as an Alternative Raw Material in
Making a Specialty Paper”

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

In
Culminating Activity
and
Inquiries, Investigation and Immersion
(STEM Strand)

Submitted by:
Antolin, Mcwill V.
Bergado, Jowella J.
Bicedo II, Abelardo M.
Ilagan, Kc Camille L.
Linantud, Khim C.

Submitted to:
Ms. Karisse Iza C. Daradal and Ms. Marielle C. De Mesa
(Research and Culminating Activity Adviser)

March 2020

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 APPROVAL SHEET

This research entitled “Snake plant (Sansevieria Trifasciata) fiber as an Altrnative

Raw Material in Making a Specialty Paper” is presented in De Guia Academy of

Magallanes Inc. by Mcwill V. Antolin, Jowella J. Bergado, Abelardo M. Bicedo II, Kc

Camille L. Ilagan and Khim C. Linantud in partial fulfillment of the requirements in

Culminating Activity and Inquiries, Investigation, and Immersion (STEM Strand) S.Y.

2019-2020.

Approved by the principal and examiners on oral defense:

Ms. Karisse Iza C. Daradal Ms. Marielle C. De Mesa

Research Adviser Culminating Activitiy Adviser

Mr. Michael O. Mojica

Principal

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This research paper would not be possible without the guidance and help of

several individuals who contributed and extended their valuable assistance in the

preparation and completion of this study. The researchers would like to express this

research successfully. The researchers would like to thank the following:

First and foremost, we would like to express our gratefulness to Ms. Marielle C. De

Mesa, our culminating activities adviser and to Ms. Karisse Iza C. Daradal, our research

adviser, for sharing their precious time, imparting their knowledge for the development of

this study and sharing their professional guidance, brilliance ideas, sharp directional

suggestions and patience in criticizing and monitoring the progress of the study which

enable the researchers to conceptualized and come up with this study.

To our family, for giving us unconditional love, help and encouragement. For giving

us support and guidance not only financially but also intellectually and emotionally, and

for being our inspiration in finishing this research paper.

Most especially to our Lord almighty who continuously giving us the strength,

courage, determination and knowledge to completely fulfill this study. We offer this to Him

alone. To God be all the glory.

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 ABSTRACT

Trees has been very useful for the needs of human being, through trees, people

are able to produce a paper because of its characteristics. With the increasing demand

of the paper, this will lead to environmental destruction. Through this study, it will lessen

the usage of the trees in paper production. The researchers, Mcwill V. Antolin, Jowella J.

Bergado, Abelardo M. Bicedo II, Kc Camille L. Ilagan, Khim C. Linantud made this

research to produce a specialty paper that is made up of alternative raw materials such

as Snake plant (Sansevieria Trifasciata) fiber and to determine the effectiveness of a

product produced. The researchers wanted to promote the environment-friendly product.

With a few simple materials such as snake plant (Sansevieria Trifasciata) fiber, mold and

deckle, corn starch, blender, hydrogen peroxide and water, the researchers were able to

determine if Snake plant (Sansevieria Trifasciata) fiber can be an alternative raw

materials in producing a paper. In making the paper, the researcher used boiling,

bleaching, screening and drying process. Through conducting the four trials, the

researchers concluded that Snake plant (Sansevieria Trifasciata) fiber can be an

alternative raw material in producing a paper. Specifically, the paper that were produced

is a type of specialty paper.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE ……………………………………………………………………….…………… i

APPROVAL SHEET …………………………………………………………………….…….. ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT …………………………………………………………………....... iii

ABSTRACT ……………………………………………………………………………………. iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS ……………………………………………………………………… v

Chapter 1: THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction ……………………………………………………………………….. 1

Conceptual Framework ………………………………………………………….. 2

Statement of the Problem ………………………………………………………... 2

Research Hypotheses …………………………………………………………… 3

Significance of the Study ………………………………………………………... 3

Scope and Limitations ………………………………………………………….... 4

Definition of Terms ……………………………………………………………….. 5

Chapter 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Foreign and Local Related Literature

Paper ……………………………………………………………………………… 6

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 Traditional Way in Paper Production ..……………………………………….. 7

Foreign and Local Related Studies

Pulp and paper-making potential of snake plant fiber …………../…………. 8

Strength Properties of Paper from Pulp …………………………..…………. 9

Synthesis ………………………………………………………………………. 9

Chapter 3: METHDOLOGY

Research Design …………………………………………………..………….. 10

Materials and Procedure ………………………………………..……………. 10

Data Analysis …………………………………………………..……………… 15

Chapter 4: PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA ...… 16

Chapter 5: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary of Findings ………………………………………………………….. 21

Conclusion …………………………………………………………………….... 21

Recommendation …………………………………………………………….… 22

REFERENCE …………………………………………………………………………………. 23

APPENDICES

Documentation …………………………………………………………………. 25

Curriculum Vitae ……………………………………………………………...… 27

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