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040			_aTUPM _bEnglish _cTUPM _dTUPM _erda
050			_aBTH TX 145 _bA45 2026
100			_aAlingod, Maricris T. _eauthor
245			_aDevelopment of Ipomoea Aquatica (kangkong stalk) as paper art material/ _cMaricris T. Alingod, Francine R. Eballa, Aira M. Pomarejos, and Olivia V. Topacio .--
260			_aManila: _bTechnological University of the Philippines, _c2026.
300			_axv, 93pages: _c29cm.
336			_2rdacontent
337			_2rdamedia
338			_2rdacarrier
500			_aBachelor's thesis
502			_aCollege of Industrial Education.-- _bBachelor of Science in Industrial Education major in Home Economics: _cTechnological University of the Philippines, _d2026.
504			_aIncludes bibliographic references and index.
520			_aThis study examined the feasibility of using ipomoea aquatica (kangkong stalk) as an alternative raw material for producing eco-friendly paper art materials. An experimental research design was employed to determine the most effective alkaline treatment for breaking down lignin content in kangkong stalk fibers and to evaluate the mechanical strength of the developed paper. Two alkaline pulping agents washing soda (sodium carbonate) and baking soda were used to compare their effectiveness in pulp formation, while natural binders were incorporated to enhance fiber bonding and sheet integrity. The paper making process involved pulping, sheet formation, drying, and laboratory testing, with tensile strength testing conducted using a load cell apparatus to assess the durability and structural integrity of the final paper prototype. Laboratory results showed that washing soda was more effective in lignin breakdown, producing finer and more workable pulp suitable for handmade paper production. The final paper prototype achieved a tensile strength of 26.10 N/25 mm, which falls within the acceptable range for handmade and crafty paper applications. User evaluation results indicated strong acceptance of the developed paper art material. The mean rating for durability was 4.50 (SD = 0.132), the usability with a mean of 4.70 (SD = 0.450), and eco-friendliness with a mean of 4.95 (SD = 0.050), demonstrating that respondents highly valued the material in all three criteria. These findings confirm that kangkong stalk fibers are a viable, biodegradable alternative to conventional wood-based paper, with strong potential for educational, artistic, and craft-related applications.
650			_aIndustrial education _vhome economics
650			_aPaper arts
650			_aKangkong stalk fibers
700			_aEballa, Francine R. _eauthor
700			_aPormarejos, Aira M. _eauthor
700			_aTopacio, Olivia V. _eauthor
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