LEONIDES S.

VIRATA MEMORIAL SCHOOL Tuba, Bataraza, Palawan

Researcher: Elijah Daniel B. Geanga

8 Sunflower
2015 - 2016

INVESTIGATORY PROJECT

A Requirement in Science and Technology 8

Presented by: Ernesto Aleonar

8 St. Benedict

Presented to: Mrs. Mae ann Ventura

( Science Teacher)
The Recycled Wood
Bark of
Malunggay(Moringa
Oleifera) as
HandmadePaper
 Table of Contents
Introduction I
Problem II
Review of Related Studies III
Hypothesis IV
Methodology V
Data and Results... VI
Summary VII
Bibliography. VIII
Proposal IX
 I .Introduction
Moringa Oleifera is common in the Philippines. It is called miraclevegetable. Its bark
can be used as a handmade paper. The problemthat connects in this project is what
will be the texture, cost/valueand acceptance by the consumer if recycled wood bark of
Malunggay is used in making paper. The answer or hypothesis inthe said problem is
we think that if recycled wood bark of Malunggay is used in making paper, then its
texture will be rough, itis cheap and it will be acceptable by the consumer. With this
partthe prime objective of this project is to enhance the knowledge andpatience of the
maker.

II. Problem

What will be the texture, cost value, and acceptance in the market of paper if recycled
wood bark of malunggay is usedin making it?

III. Review of Related Studies

Malunggay has so many fibers that can used as handmadepaper. Malunggay, known
scientifically by its botanical nameMoringa Oleifera Lank (also called kamunggay by
Visayans and

marunggay by Ilocanos), is a veritable miracle tree in thePhilippines and in all tropics. It

is so rich in nutrients that its imageis used as the official logo of the Food and Nutrient
ResearchIndustry (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 toour problem. Not only Malunggay can be used as a material
in papermaking. Aside from it, paper tree, bangkal and Bermuda grass canbe used also
in paper making.Definitions of Terms1. veritable real, genuine, authentic2. tropics
one of two imaginary circles around the earth3. miracle supernatural occurrence4.
fiber threadlike part of organic tissue, plant or animal.
 IV.Hypothesis
We think that if recycled wood bark of malunggay is used in making paper, then its texture will be
rough, it is cheap, andit will be acceptable in the market.

V. 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 BagWeighing Scale Mortar and Scale

Procedure:T h e b a r k s o f M a l u n g g a y s t e m s a r e r e m o v e d . T h e o u t e r
skinwas scraped off and bark was stripped off from the inner
w o o d . Then the barks were sun-dried. The materials were first preparedbefore
the experiment.The dried barks were boiled in caustic soda and water for 2-3hours. Then
the barks were washed to remove chemicals. They werethen pounded to produce wood pulp.
3The 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 thewood pulp was
boiled in dye and water for about 15 minutes.The dyed wood pulp can now be molded. Using
the mold andd e c k l e , t h e w o o d p u l p m i x e d w i t h w a t e r w a s m o l d e d . T o
d r y t h e pulp, place it on an even wall or screen to let it dry. When the
pulph a s a l r e a d y d r i e d , s t r i p o f f t h e p a p e r f r o m t h e w a l l . T h e p a
p e r produced.B. How to TestAfter, producing the paper out of the Malunggay Bark, theresearchers
will ask somebody to rate the tear strength, textureand 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:________
 VI. Data and Results

To rate, please use the guidelines

Rating Description
1 Extremely
2 Ver tough
3 Tough
4 Moderately
5 Durable soft

Name Texture Tear strength Acceptance Signature

Ezra Jeremy 2 3 3
rosero
Jessie boy D. Era 3 4 2
Lorenda M. 3 3 2
Mampawa
Total 8 10 7

VII. Conclusion:

Our hypothesis was right. The texture of the paper out of Malunggay Bark is rough. It is
acceptable in the market, and itwill be cheap if sold, because the materials are not
expensive.

VIII. Bibliography

https://www.scribd.com/doc/17602155/Investigatory-Project-Proposal
 IX. 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 MalunggayBark.

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

recycled wood bark of Malunggay is used inmaking it?

2.a. The description of Malunggay. (Health & home. March April 2015)

b. Malunggay as handmade paper. Malunggay is can be use also asa tea, oil and food

c. Malunggay is not only a source of a handmade paper. Many otherthings also to make
a handmade paper like, Bermuda grass, papertree and many more.

3.a.-----------------------------b. We think that if recycled wood bark of Malunggay is used

inmaking paper, then its texture will be rough, it is cheap and it willbe acceptable in the
consumer.8

4.a. -----------------------------b. We should asked somebody to rate the tear strength,

texture andacceptance of the paper.

5.a. By the use of the table of the ratings that my other classmatesanswered.b. By
listing down their comments and ratings with our experiment.

6.The texture of the paper out of Malunggay bark is rough. It isacceptable in the market
and it will be cheap if sold because thematerials are not expensive.

7. Yes it has relevance on life. Many people are looking for the bestquality of paper that
has a low price.

X. Summary

We ask somebody to rate our paper. Then we ask one person torate, the texture, tear
strength and the acceptance of the paper.