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Journal : Jurnal Teknik Mesin

PENGARUH WAKTU PERENDAMAN ALKALI PADA SERAT AKAR WANGI TERHADAP KEKUATAN TARIK KOMPOSIT BERMATRIKS RESIN POLIURETAN : EFFECT OF ALKALI IMMERSION TIME ON THE TENSILE STRENGTH OF VETIVER FIBER-REINFORCED POLYURETHANE RESIN MATRIX COMPOSITES Paundra, Fajar; Susanto, Rahmat; Syaukani, Muhammad; Prabowo, Prabowo; Rojikin, Setyo
Jurnal Teknik Mesin Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): JURNAL TEKNIK MESIN
Publisher : Program Studi Teknik Mesin PSDKU Polinema Kediri

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33795/j-meeg.v4i1.6988

Abstract

Alkali treatment using NaOH solution aims to to enhance the mechanical strength of the composite. This study investigates the effect of varying immersion durations of vetiver root fibers in a NaOH solution on the tensile strength of polyurethane-based composites. The vetiver fibers, serving as reinforcement, were cut to a length of 3 cm and immersed in a 5% NaOH solution for 2, 3, 4, and 5 hours, along with a control group without treatment. After soaking, the fibers were rinsed until reaching neutral pH and dried for three days. The composites were fabricated using the compression molding method under a pressure of 5 bar for 24 hours. Tensile tests were conducted following ASTM D638 standards. The results indicate that alkali treatment affected the surface characteristics of the fibers, including cleanliness and structural changes. The maximum tensile strength of 1.592 MPa was achieved with a 4-hour immersion, whereas the lowest tensile strength of 0.893 MPa was recorded after 5 hours of soaking.
Co-Authors Abdi Hanra Sebayang Achmad Gus Fahmi Aditia Prahmana, Rico Akasah, Ahmad Akram Tamlicha Alfian, Devia G. C Amalya, Wulan Ammar, Naufal Andi Kolala, Putra Anugrah, Galang Arirohman, Ilham Dwi Aryadi, Anugrah Wahyu Atmaja, Muhammad Setya Bahar, Aditiya Harjon Chaniago, Noverto Zhorif Devia Gahana Cindi Alfian Devy Setiorini Sa’adiyah Dicky J. Silitonga Duwi Hariyanto Eko Pujiyulianto Fajar Paundra Fajar Paundra Ferdaus, Ferman Fikri, Muhammad Luqman Saiful Fitrah Qalbina Gahana Cindi Alfian, Devia Gita Johannes Saragih Guguk, Kardo Raja Handoyo Handoyo Harmiansyah Hendrarsakti, Joneed Hidayatullah, M Taufik Irza Sukmana, Irza Jalaluddin Jalaluddin Kardo Rajagukguk, Kardo Kenedi, Akmal Afif Khairil Khairil Khoiri, Rizky Kisna Pertiwi Kolala, Putra Andi Kurniawan, Medy Lathifa Putri A Lathifa Putri Afisna Mahesa, Iqbal Marone J Tambunan Mufidah, Zunanik Muhyi, Abdul Naimah, Khoirun Nanda Syanur, Farid Nicholas Binsar Pandapotan Nurullah, Fajar Perdana Paundra, Fajar Perdana Nurullah, Fajar Prabowo Prabowo Prahmana, Rico Aditia Pujiyulianto, Eko Pujiyuliyanto, Eko Putra, Aditya Septian Putty Yunesti Rahmat Susanto Riayatsyah, Teuku Meurah Indra Rojikin, Setiyo Rojikin, Setyo Ruly Davisca Pratama Rustam Efendi Sabar Sabar Sabar Sadono, Fajar Sidik Saputra, Aprizal Sarwo Edhy Sofyan Sastra Kusuma Wijaya Siregar, Ilham Ramadhan Sofyan, Sarwo Edhy Styawati Suharno Suharno Syah, Muhammad Aksel SYANUR, FARID NANDA Taurista Perdana Syawitri, Taurista Perdana Verdia, V Daniel Wibawa, Gilang Putra Wibowo, Gilang Handi Wijaya, Muhammad Hario Yopi Rusdian Santoso Yudi Kurniawan Yunasdi, Hamda Zhafran Maulana