Effect of Fiber Composition and Mixing Time on Mechanical Properties of the Sorghum Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composite

Achmad Nandang Roziafanto, Ardhito Jehian Naindraputra, Elisabeth Maya Rosa, Mochamad Chalid

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Abstract

The composite was made from polypropylene and sorghum fibers. These composites were made with Rheomix at a temperature of 160 °C, speed of 50 rpm with variations in fiber fraction of 5%, 10%, andm15% as well as variations in mixing time of 5, 7.5, and 10 minutes. Mechanical properties are determined with Universal Testing Machine and characterized with FE-SEM. Alkalinization thermal modification with 5% NaOH, pressurized steam for 3 minutes was carried out to improve the bond of matrix and sorghum fiber. The young modulus of composite increased with the addition of fiber and mixing time, while the elasticity of composites decreased. The fiber composition and mixing time able to improve the mechanical properties of the sorghum fiber reinforced polypropylene composite.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 2nd International Conference on Condensed Matters and Advanced Materials, IC2MAM 2020
EditorsAhmad Taufiq, Poppy Puspitasari, Sunaryono, Hadi Nur, Graeme R. Blake, Laemthong Chuenchom, Markus Diantoro, Khairurrijal, Kuwat Triyana, Munasir, Tim Pasang, Nandang Mufti
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735444935
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 24 May 2023
Event2nd International Conference on Condensed Matters and Advanced Materials, IC2MAM 2020 - Malang, Virtual, Indonesia
Duration: 27 Oct 2020 → …

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2748
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Condensed Matters and Advanced Materials, IC2MAM 2020
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityMalang, Virtual
Period27/10/20 → …

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