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DESIGN CONCEPT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL PLANT FIBER EXTRACTOR AS A RAW MATERIAL FOR NATURAL FIBER COMPOSITES Azizi, M; Susilo, R. Dwi Pudji; Sebayang, Darwin; Fitri, Muhamad
AUSTENIT Vol. 16 No. 2 (2024): AUSTENIT: October 2024
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53893/austenit.v16i2.8886

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The design concept is used for the development of natural plant fiber extractors as raw materials for making natural fiber composites. The extractor is a tool used to extract natural plant fibers which are expected to produce natural fibers as raw materials for making natural fiber composites. In the previous tool, there are still several shortcomings that can be redeveloped, both for the sake of the tool itself and in terms of the fiber produced. In this journal, it is focused on making design concepts before the development of the extractor tool, including identifying problems in previous tools, determining the functional structure, finding solutions to existing problems, determining development specifications on the tool and also evaluating from the technical and economic side. In the process of this design concept, There are several things that are highlighted in the previous tools to be developed, including the mobility of the tool, the quality and quantity of fiber produced, production time and safety aspects and also environmentally friendly. Thus, in the end, all of it will be narrowed down to the choice of specifications needed to support this with the consideration of the objective tree.
Development of Teak Wood Powder–Epoxy Composite for Motorcycle CVT Weight Rollers Application Susilo, R. Dwi Pudji; Fitri, Muhamad; Yafiq, Muhammad Sulthan; Hamid, Abdul; Romahadi, Dedik
International Journal of Innovation in Mechanical Engineering and Advanced Materials Vol 8, No 1 (2026): Article in Press
Publisher : Universitas Mercu Buana

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22441/ijimeam.v8i1.33422

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The development of sustainable materials for automotive components has become increasingly important due to environmental concerns associated with conventional synthetic materials. This study investigates the feasibility of teak wood powder (Tectona grandis L.F.) reinforced epoxy composites as an eco-friendly alternative to polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) for Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) weight rollers. The composite was fabricated using a hot-press method with varying composition ratios (60:40, 70:30, and 80:20) and processing temperatures (160 °C, 170 °C, and 180 °C) under a constant pressure of 20 bar. Mechanical performance was evaluated through tensile testing in accordance with ASTM D3039. The results demonstrate that both composition and processing temperature significantly influence tensile strength. The optimal condition—60% teak wood powder and 40% epoxy resin processed at 180 °C—yielded the highest average tensile strength of approximately 25 MPa, surpassing the typical value of conventional PTFE-based rollers (~23 MPa). The improvement is attributed to enhanced matrix–filler bonding and better resin flow at elevated temperatures, resulting in more effective load transfer and reduced void formation. Conversely, higher filler content led to reduced performance due to insufficient matrix continuity and increased interfacial defects. This study provides a significant contribution by demonstrating that teak wood waste can be effectively utilized as a reinforcement material in structural automotive applications. The findings highlight a viable pathway toward cost-effective, sustainable composite design while maintaining competitive mechanical performance. Further investigation on tribological behavior and long-term durability is recommended to support real-world implementation.
The Effect of Banana Frond Waste Fibers Compared to Glass Fibers on The Mechanical Properties of Composites Azizi, Muhammad; Susilo, R. Dwi Pudji; Ariansyah, Nando; Fitri, Muhamad
JMPM (Jurnal Material dan Proses Manufaktur) Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025): June
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

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This study investigates the mechanical properties of composites reinforced with banana frond waste fibers compared to those reinforced with traditional glass fibers. The increasing environmental concerns and the need for sustainable materials have driven the exploration of natural fibers as viable alternatives to synthetic fibers in composite materials. Banana frond waste, a byproduct of banana cultivation, offers a renewable and biodegradable option for composite reinforcement.Composites were fabricated using both banana frond waste fibers and glass fibers, and their mechanical properties, including tensile strength, bending strength, and impact resistance, were evaluated and compared. The results indicated that while glass fiber composites exhibited higher overall mechanical performance, banana frond waste fiber composites showed competitive properties, particularly in terms of impact resistance and specific strength. The natural fibers demonstrated adequate bonding with the polymer matrix, contributing to the composite's overall integrity.Moreover, the use of banana frond waste fibers significantly reduced the composite's environmental footprint, making them a promising alternative for various applications where moderate mechanical performance is sufficient. The study highlights the potential of banana frond waste fibers as a sustainable reinforcement material, encouraging further research and development in this area to optimize their mechanical properties and broaden their application scope.