Journal of Fibers and Polymer Composites
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Fibers and Polymer Composites

Moisture Characteristics of Biocomposites from PVA/Cassava Starch Reinforced by Lemon Peel Fiber

Pradiza, Revvan Rifada (Unknown)
Junus, Salahuddin (Unknown)
Asrofi, Mochamad (Unknown)
Ilyas, Rushdan Ahmad (Unknown)

Article Info

Publish Date
03 Dec 2024

Abstract

This study reports the moisture absorption and surface morphological characteristics of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) and cassava starch biocomposite with lemon peel fiber as reinforcement. Biocomposite is produced by film casting method. The addition of lemon peel fiber decreases moisture absorption properties. The lowest moisture absorption is 53,37 % for PVA/Cassava starch with 4% lemon peel fiber. This result is much lower than PVA and PVA/starch. Good adhesion of interfacial bonding and the compact structure of the biocomposite thus reduce the moisture absorption. From these results, the created biocomposite can serve as an environmentally friendly alternative.

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Journal of Fibers and Polymer Composites
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Abbrev

jfpc

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Green Engineering Society

Subject

Materials Science & Nanotechnology

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Journal of Fibers and Polymer Composites is the international engineering and scientific journal serving the fields of fibers and polymer composites including processing methods and techniques, new trends and economic aspects, and applications. Journal of Fibers and Polymer Composites is unique ...