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DOST FPRDI: Helping to bring home the Philippine Peso
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After decades of depending on imported fibers, the Philippines may soon be able to make its own paper money using locally available plant materials. This, as researchers at the DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) recently developed quality currency base paper (cbp) from combining the fibers of abaca (Musa textilis), salago (Wikstroemia spp.) and mangium (Acacia mangium).
“Our banknote or paper money is printed on imported cbp made from 20% abaca and 80% cotton. With our promising research result, however, we are planning to team up with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to make Philippine banknotes using 100% locally available fibers,” said Ms. Adela S. Torres of FPRDI’s Pulp and Paper Products Development section.
“Fibers from abaca and salago, and wood chips from mangium were cooked, bleached, and formed into sample cbp at the FPRDI Pulp and Paper Testing Laboratory. Tests showed that its folding endurance is similar to that of imported currency base paper. It was also found to be tear resistant,” explained Torres.
UP Professor challenges FPRDI researchers: Create “positive societal change”
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University of the Philippines professor and former DOST-PCIEERD Executive Director Dr. Carlos Primo C. David stressed the importance of creating impact on the lives of the people thru publicly funded researches and projects (photo above).
DOST-FPRDI Testing Lab Serves Construction and Wood-based Sectors
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| The Physics and Mechanics testing lab is equipped with state-of-the-art machines. |
For 61 years now, the DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) has been helping players in the construction and wood-based industries assess how strong their materials are and how fit these are for different uses.
