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Table 1. Summary of Findings of the Zone of Inhibition of Different Samples

Zone of Inhibition (cm)
Sample
(+) variable Control (-) variable
A 12.50 0.50 3.50
B 10.50 0.00 2.25
C 9.80 0.50 10.35

Note: Tables must be single spaced. Must not be cut. 1 double space must be used before a
table is placed in a certain page.

Picture/figure

Figure 1. Shows an enlarged view of the zone of inhibition of Sample A

Summary of Zone of Inhibition

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Zone of Inhibition (cm)

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8 A
B
6 C
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0
(+) Variable Control (-) Variable
Variables

Figure 2. A graph on the summary of the zone of inhibition of Samples A, B and C.

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CHAPTER IV

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

This study aims to produce paper from discarded Bamboo sticks fibers. The samples of

the paper were then observed according to its color, texture, and odor. Color is observed visually,

texture and odor were observed through the sense of touch and smell respectively. The breaking

strength of the paper is also calculated.

Table 4.1 Characteristics of Different Samples of Paper with Bamboo Fiber

Characteristics Sample A Sample B Sample C Sample D Sample E
Color 2.17 2.70
(Brown/Brownish)
Texture 2.60 2.50
(Slightly Smooth)
Odor 3.70 3.67
(Pleasant)

Table 4.1 shows the physical characteristics of the different samples of paper with

bamboo fiber in terms of color, texture and color. In Sample A, the color is brownish since it is

purely Bamboo fibers and it’s the natural color of Bamboo fibers. The sample is lightly smooth

since the fibers were blended properly. In Sample B, the color of the paper is yellowish since

waste paper was added with the same proportions as the fibers. The sample is rough because the

fibers were not blended properly. In Sample C and D, the color is off – white since the fibers

were blended and mixed properly with waste paper. In Sample E, the color was white since no

Bamboo fibers were added and was purely waste paper. The sample is smooth since there are no

fibers that can disturb its smoothness. The five samples have pleasant odor because Bamboo is

naturally pleasant in smell and there were no odor disturbing chemicals added.
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Table 4.2 General Acceptability of the Bamboo Fibers Paper

Characteristics Sample A Sample B Sample C Sample D Sample E
Overall 5.20 6.27 6.97 6.67 7.33
acceptability (Neither Like nor (Like (Like (Like (Like Very
Dislike) Moderately) Moderately) Moderately) Much)

Table 4.2 shows the general acceptability of the paper based on the respondents. In

Sample A, the respondents neither like nor dislike the product because of its color and

appearance. In Sample B, C and D, the respondents like it moderately because of their color and

texture. In sample E, the respondents like it very much since it is more accepted as paper because

of its white color and smoothness. Overall, Sample E is the most accepted product among the

different samples of paper and Sample A is the least accepted or likeable among the samples.

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Table 4.3 Breaking Strengths of Different Samples of Paper (x 10 N/m2)

Trial Sample A Sample B Sample C Sample D Sample E
1 7.22 5.85 7.31 7.49 11.1
2 7.26 7.47 7.31 7.52 13.0
3 6.50 7.31 7.46 7.44 13.0
Average

Table 4.3 shows the breaking strengths of different samples in three trials. Weights were

used in doing the experiment and then the breaking strength of the paper was calculated. It shows

that Sample E has the greatest breaking strength among the samples. Overall, the samples show

greater breaking strengths in different samples and can support different weights and so they

don’t easily break or tear apart.