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SIFAT OPTIK DAN PERMITIVITAS LISTRIK MEMBRAN POLIMER PADAT KITOSAN/PEO Kartika Sari; Sunardi Sunardi; Agung Bambang Setio Utomo; Parmin Lumban Toruan; Evi Yulianti; Mashadi Mashadi
Sainmatika: Jurnal Ilmiah Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam Vol. 17 No. 2 (2020): Sainmatika : Jurnal Ilmiah Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31851/sainmatika.v17i2.4987

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Synthesis and characterization of the chitosan/PEO solid polymer membranes were carried out to determine the morphological structure, crystal structure and functional groups. Synthesis of the chitosan/PEO solid polymer membrane was carried out by solution casting method. Characterization was performed using the FTIR (Fourier Transform Infra Red), XRD (X-ray Diffraction), SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) and EIS (Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy). The FTIR results showed that the chitosan/PEO solid polymer membrane interacted with the –OH and C-H functional groups at wave numbers 1500 - 945 cm-1 and formed a bending bond between functional groups  of the C-C and –NH3. The SEM results showed that the homogeneous agglomeration was formed on the membrane surface due to the addition of PEO powder. This causes the formation of bonds between atoms to unstable. The XRD results obtained that the chitosan/PEO solid polymer membrane pattern tended to have a semicrystalline structure. The graph of the EIS results shows the electric permittivity does not form a semicircular arc. There was no grain response on the chitosan / PEO solid polymer membrane. The results of SEM, XRD, FTIR and EIS characterization show that chitosan /PEO solid polymer membranes can be used as an alternative to solid polymer electrolytes.
Effect of palm fiber volume fraction for enhancing the physical and mechanical properties of epoxy composites Kartika Sari; Sunardi -; Yazid Zainur Isnen; Agung Bambang Setio Utomo; Parmin Lumban Toruan; Ampala - Khoryanton
Jurnal Polimesin Vol 23, No 1 (2025): February
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30811/jpl.v23i1.5692

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Reinforcing materials such as fiber; are most widely used to give new properties to composites. This study investigates the effect of palm fiber (Arenga pinnata) volume fraction on the physical and mechanical properties of epoxy-based composites. Composite specimens with 0% and 2.5% fiber volume fractions were fabricated, maintaining a uniform thickness of 2 mm. The fabrication process involved fiber extraction, mixing with epoxy resin, and controlled curing. The physical properties assessed included density, porosity, and water absorption, while mechanical testing involved tensile and bending tests. The results demonstrated that the 2.5% fiber-reinforced composite exhibited improved properties compared to the 0% fiber composite. The density increased from 5.85 g/cm³ to 13.43 g/cm³, while porosity and water absorption rose slightly to 0.40% and 0.03%, respectively. In mechanical testing, the tensile strength increased from 2.64 MPa to 6.29 MPa, while strain improved from 1.06% to 4.59%. Young’s modulus, however, decreased from 2.49 MPa to 1.37 MPa, indicating enhanced flexibility. The bending stress increased from 6.35 MPa to 10.85 MPa, and deflection improved from 1.45 mm to 7.35 mm. These findings indicate that incorporating 2.5% palm fiber provides an optimal balance between strength and flexibility, making it a promising reinforcement for lightweight composite applications.