Pengaruh Fraksi Volume Serat Terhadap Kekuatan Tarik Komposit Serat Daun Nanas dan Sabut Kelapa dengan Polyester Bening 108

Abstract

The goal of this study is to determine the effect of the matrix-to-filler ratio on the characteristic value of composites made from pineapple leaf fiber and coco fiber using clear polyester resin 108 as a matrix. The composite printing process involves combining 70% resin and 5% pineapple fiber: 15% pineapple fiber, 25% coconut fiber: 15% coconut fiber, 25% pineapple fiber, and 5% coconut fiber with 1% catalyst. The Hand-Lay Up method is used to create composites. Tensile strength testing mechanical properties are based on standards (ASTM D-3039). The tensile strength of 25% pineapple leaf fiber is the highest in this percentage variation: 5% coconut fiber with an average value of 44.88 MPa, 3.37% tensile strain, while pineapple leaf fiber 5% has the lowest tensile strength value: 25% coconut fiber with a 25.26 MPa average and a 2.54% tensile strain. According to the findings, the composite of 25% pineapple leaf fiber: 5% coconut fiber immersed in NaOH is suitable for use as an alternative tensile material.