LEONIDES S.

VIRATA MEMORIAL SCHOOL

Rio Tuba, Bataraza, Palawan

INVESTIGATORY PROJECT

A Requirement in
Science and Technology II

Presented to:

Mrs. Julie Ann J. Rioveros

Subject Teacher

Presented by:

Elijah Daniel B. Geanga

Kevin Rey C. Rioveros
“The Recycled

Wood Bark of

Malunggay

(Moringa

Oleifera) as
 Handmade

Paper”

Introduction

Moringa Oleifera is common in the Philippines. It is called “miracle

vegetable”. Its bark can be used as a handmade paper. The problem

that connects in this project is “what will be the texture, cost/value

and acceptance by the consumer if recycled wood bark of

Malunggay is used in making paper”. The answer or hypothesis in

the said problem is “we think that if recycled wood bark of

Malunggay is used in making paper, then its texture will be rough, it

is cheap and it will be acceptable by the consumer”. With this part

the prime objective of this project is to enhance the knowledge and

patience of the maker.

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Table of Contents

Introduction………………………………………………………………………….

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Review of Related

Studies…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………..2

Methodology…………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………...3

Data and Results………………………….

………………………………………………………………………….…………….5

Summary………………………………………………………………………………………

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Bibliography…………………………………………………………………………………

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Investigatory Project

Proposal…………………………………………………………………………………………

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Review of Related Studies

Malunggay has so many fibers that can used as handmade

paper. Malunggay, known scientifically by its botanical name

Moringa Oleifera Lank (also called kamunggay by Visayans and

marunggay by Ilocanos), is a veritable miracle tree in the

Philippines and in all tropics. It is so rich in nutrients that its image

is used as the official logo of the Food and Nutrient Research

Industry (FNRI) of the Department of Science and Technology

(DOST). It has so many fibers that is applicable in making paper.

Many findings from our earlier research that is relevant to

our problem. Not only Malunggay can be used as a material in paper

making. Aside from it, paper tree, bangkal and Bermuda grass can

be used also in paper making.

Definitions of Terms

1. veritable – real, genuine, authentic

2. tropics – one of two imaginary circles around the earth

3. miracle – supernatural occurrence

4. fiber – threadlike part of organic tissue, plant or animal.

Methodology

A. How to Make

• Materials:
Raw Materials:

500 grams of dried malunggay bark

50 grams chlorine

100 grams caustic soda

Other Materials:

2 grams Venus Dye

Mold and Deckle

Silk Screen

Cloth or Net Bag

Weighing Scale

Mortar and Scale

• Procedure:

The barks of Malunggay stems are removed. The outer skin

was scraped off and bark was stripped off from the inner wood.

Then the barks were sun-dried. The materials were first prepared

before the experiment.

The dried barks were boiled in caustic soda and water for 2-3

hours. Then the barks were washed to remove chemicals. They were

then pounded to produce wood pulp.

The pulp produced in the process was bleached using chlorine.

After bleaching, it was washed to remove chemicals. The wood pulp

was soaked in water for 5-15 minutes to make it whiter. Then the

wood pulp was boiled in dye and water for about 15 minutes.

The dyed wood pulp can now be molded. Using the mold and

deckle, the wood pulp mixed with water was molded. To dry the

pulp, place it on an even wall or screen to let it dry. When the pulp

has already dried, strip off the paper from the wall. The paper

produced.

B. How to Test

After, producing the paper out of the Malunggay Bark, the

researchers will ask somebody to rate the tear strength, texture

and acceptance of the paper.

Rating Description
1 extremely tough
2 very tough
3 tough
4 moderately tough
5 durable soft

Tear Strength Texture Acceptance

Rating:________ Rating:______ Rating:_______
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Data and Results

To rate, please use the guidelines below:

Rating Description
1 extremely tough
2 very tough
3 tough
4 moderately tough
5 durable soft

Name Textu Tear Accepta Signature

re Strengt nce
h
2 3 3
Ezra Jeremy Rosero
3 4 2
Jessie Boy D. Era
3 3 2
Lorenda B. Mampawa
Total: 8 10 7

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 Bibliography

http://www.scribd.com/doc/17602155/Investigatory-Project-Proposal

http://www.malunggay.com/description.htm

www.scribd.com/.../Investigatory-Project-by-Erika-Sheane-Estera-

and-Jomel-Maroma -

(Health & Home. March – April 2005, page 17)

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 Investigatory Project Proposal

1.

a. “The Recycled Wood Bark of Malunggay as Handmade Paper.”

b. It is meant to solve a problem and to produce a new product.

Because to test what is the products to get from the “Malunggay

Bark.”

c. What will be the texture, cost/value and acceptance of the

consumer of paper if recycled wood bark of Malunggay is used in

making it?

2.

a. The description of Malunggay…. (Health & home. March – April

2005, page 17)

b. Malunggay as handmade paper. Malunggay is can be use also as

a tea, oil and food.

c. Malunggay is not only a source of a handmade paper. Many other

things also to make a handmade paper like, Bermuda grass, paper

tree and many more.

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a.-----------------------------

b. We think that if recycled wood bark of Malunggay is used in

making paper, then its texture will be rough, it is cheap and it will

be acceptable in the consumer.

4.

a. -----------------------------

b. We should asked somebody to rate the tear strength, texture and

acceptance of the paper.

5.

a. By the use of the table of the ratings that my other classmates

answered.

b. By listing down their comments and ratings with our experiment.

6.

The texture of the paper out of Malunggay bark is rough. It is

acceptable in the market and it will be cheap if sold because the

materials are not expensive.

7.

Yes it has relevance on life. Many people are looking for the best

quality of paper that has a low price.

Summary

We ask somebody to rate our paper. Then we ask one person to

rate, the texture, tear strength and the acceptance of the paper.