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Effect of Natural Fiber Stacking Sequence on the Properties of Hybrid Composites for Drone Frame Applications Janiviter Manalu; Jefri Bale; Khristhoper Aris Arianto Manalu; Frans Augusthinus Asmuruf; Fitriyana, Deni Fajar; Nizar Alamsyah; Januar Parlaungan Siregar; Al Ichlas Imran; Tezara Cionita; Natalino Fonseca Da Silva Guterres
Advance Sustainable Science Engineering and Technology Vol. 7 No. 4 (2025): August-October
Publisher : Science and Technology Research Centre Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/asset.v7i4.2048

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The present study highlights the effective utilization of waste fibers in structural composites for drone frame applications, offering a sustainable pathway for developing high-performance materials while simultaneously addressing the issue of textile waste pollution. This study investigates the effect of ramie and cotton fiber waste fabric stacking sequences on the physical and mechanical properties of composites for quadcopter drone frames. Waste fabric was selected as an eco-friendly material to address textile pollution. The composites were fabricated using the hand lay-up technique with a 3:1 epoxy resin to hardener ratio, incorporating five layers of fabric in different configurations. The physical and mechanical properties, including density, water absorption, material hardness, flexural strength, and macro photography, were tested. The results showed that the composite made from fully cotton fabric (K-K-K-K-K) had the best density (1.182 g/cm³), lowest water absorption (2.22%), highest hardness (85.6 HD), and flexural strength of 179.1 MPa. These findings indicate that cotton fabric waste is a promising, sustainable material for composite reinforcement in quadcopter drone frame applications.
Effect of Biomass Feedstock Granulometry on Thermophysical Characteristics of Charcoal Briquettes via Screw Extrusion Samsudin Anis; Jefri Bale; Septian Eko Cahyanto; Ninda Kurniadi; Fitriyana, Deni Fajar; M. Thooriq Anwar; Januar Parlaungan Siregar; Natalino Fonseca Da Silva Guterres
Advance Sustainable Science Engineering and Technology Vol. 7 No. 4 (2025): August-October
Publisher : Science and Technology Research Centre Universitas PGRI Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26877/asset.v7i4.2047

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The present study investigates the impact of particle size variation (10, 18, 20, and 35 mesh) on the physical and thermal properties of charcoal briquettes from coconut shells manufactured with a screw-based extruder machine. The briquette manufacturing process involves crushing, mixing, molding, and drying. Assessments were conducted to ascertain friability, compressive strength, density, calorific value, volatile matter, ash content, fixed carbon, and water content. Comparable assessments were also performed on commercially available export-grade briquettes designated as b_5. The results of this investigation demonstrate that all briquette samples generated conform to the SNI 01-6235-2000 standard for water, ash, and calorific value, and adhere to international standards for fixed carbon, density, and compressive strength. The b_4 specimen (35 mesh) demonstrated the best performance, exhibiting a friability of 0% in the unburned condition and 7.04% in the burned condition. Compared to b_5, the b_4 specimen exhibited notable enhancement, demonstrating a 100% increase in friability in the unburned condition and a 53.22% improvement in the burned condition. This study emphasizes the significance of smaller particle sizes in improving briquettes' mechanical strength and combustion efficiency. It presents the importance of renewable energy technology and sustainable waste management.