Abstract
The physical, optical and mechanical characteristics of pulp and paper made from waste durian rinds as an alternative raw
material for papermaking were investigated according to TAPPI and MS ISO standards. The durian rinds pulp was produced
through chemi-mechanical pulping (CMP). Naturally dried durian rinds were treated with 10% Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) based
on oven dry (o.d) weight of durian rinds in room temperature for 2 hours and pulped by the refiner mechanical pulping (RMP)
process. Experimental results show that durian rinds have great potential characteristics as newly explored non-wood based raw
material for pulp and paper industry.