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School of Industrial Technology

OPT Magic Powder

OPT magic powder is white snow material isolated from oil palm trunk biomass. This magic powder is versatile with numerous properties that make it indispensable in various applications. The production of this magic powder is simple, efficient, low-cost, and has no adverse effect on humans. This product is highly water-soluble and has the ability to form film.

Key Features

  • Extracted from OPT biomass such as vascular bundle with high cellulose content (>56%)
  • Solubility in water
  • Able to form biodegradable film

Benefits

  • Biodegradable and environmentally friendly
  • Biocompatible
  • Cost-effective
  • Simple method
  • Non-toxic to human health
  • High water resistance

Potential Application

  • Edible film / Bio-composite film for packaging purpose
  • Plasticiser in plastic to increase flexibility
  • High quality adhesives such as wallpaper paste and wood glue

Researcher

Associate Professor Dr. Mohamad Haafiz Mohamad Kassim