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Journal : Jurnal Polimesin

Fabrication and mechanical properties of copper and silicon carbide-reinforced aluminum metal matrix composites processed by powder metallurgy Endramawan, Tito; Kusmayadi, Adi; Suwandi, Dedi; Hudayef, Ayatullah
Jurnal Polimesin Vol 23, No 2 (2025): April
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30811/jpl.v23i2.6238

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Metal-matrix composites (MMCs) offer superior mechanical properties, making them ideal for advanced engineering applications. However, achieving optimal strength and hardness remains a challenge. This study investigated the role of copper (Cu) reinforcement in enhancing the mechanical performance of aluminum-silicon carbide (Al-SiC) composites fabricated via powder metallurgy. Composites were synthesized with 5 wt.% and 10 wt.% Cu and sintered at 500°C, 550°C, and 600°C. The results indicate that increasing Cu content significantly improved hardness and bending strength, with the 80%Al–10%Cu– 10%SiC composition exhibiting the highest hardness (96.86 kg/mm²) and bending strength (29.08 MPa) at 600°C representing a 37.86% and 74.03% increase, respectively, compared to the 5 wt.% Cu composites. Microstructural analysis confirmed uniform Cu and SiC dispersion, improved matrix bonding, and reduced porosity at elevated sintering temperatures. These findings highlight the potential of Cu-reinforced AlSiC composites for high-performance applications, particularly in wearresistant and structural components.
Design and performance test of a water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) and coconut shell charcoal briquette mixing machine Rohmat, Yusup Nur; Kusmayadi, Adi; Sugara, Ferry; Apriansyah, Riza; Agustin, Neli
Jurnal Polimesin Vol 24, No 1 (2026): February
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30811/jpl.v24i1.7712

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Dependence on fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas gives rise to various problems, including rising energy prices, limited supply, and environmental impacts in the form of high carbon emissions. Therefore, efforts are needed to develop alternative energy sources based on local raw materials such as biomass briquettes which can be made from various organic waste, such as water hyacinth and coconut shells. The objectives of this research focus on the design, manufacture, and performance testing of briquette mixing and molding machines, as well as analysis of the quality of briquettes produced from a mixture of coconut shell charcoal and water hyacinth with the addition of paraffin wax as an adhesive. The machine was designed using dimensions of 1000×500×500 mm, equipped with a spiral mixer supported by an S45C steel shaft. This research presented a method of making briquettes with various compositions of water hyacinth and a mixture of coconut shell charcoal and paraffin wax as adhesives, and tested for calorific value, ash content, and combustion rate. The best results were obtained from a mixture of 70% coconut shell charcoal, 30% water hyacinth, and 5% paraffin wax, with a calorific value of 6.285 cal/g, an ash content of 2%, and a stable combustion rate of 0.12–0.16 g/min. The addition of paraffin wax has been shown to improve combustion stability and energy efficiency. The research results show that the designed mixer and briquette press machine function effectively, and briquettes made from biomass waste with natural adhesives have great potential as an environmentally friendly and economical alternative fuel.