Garlic (Allium Sativum) Skin as an Alternative for Wood Pulp to Make Potential Paper

Abstract

This study explores the potential of garlic (Allium sativum) skin as an alternative raw material for wood pulp in the production of paper. With the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly resources, agricultural waste such as garlic skin offers a promising solution to help mitigate deforestation and promote waste utilization. The research investigates the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of paper produced from garlic skin pulp compared to conventional wood pulp paper. The process involved collecting garlic skins, treating them with appropriate pulping methods, and forming paper sheets through traditional papermaking techniques. Preliminary results indicate that garlic skin-based paper exhibits acceptable durability, texture, and fiber quality, making it a viable alternative for non-commercial paper applications. This study highlights the environmental and economic advantages of using agricultural by-products in papermaking and encourages further research into optimizing production techniques and improving paper quality.