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Journal of Fibers and Polymer Composites
Published by Green Engineering Society
ISSN : -     EISSN : 28297687     DOI : 10.55043/jfpc
Core Subject : Science,
Materials Science & Nanotechnology
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 because it covers interdisciplinary areas related to fibers and polymer composites.
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Drying-Induced Hornification in Cellulose Nanofiber–PLA Composites Improving Mechanical and Thermal Stability Sholahuddin Sholahuddin; Eka Fitriastuti; Dian Yosi Arinawati
Journal of Fibers and Polymer Composites Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Fibers and Polymer Composites
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55043/jfpc.v5i2.587

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Steam explosion pretreatment is widely used to facilitate the production of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) from lignocellulosic biomass; however, the influence of pretreatment severity on the performance of CNF-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composites remains insufficiently understood. This study investigated the effect of steam explosion pressures of 35 and 40 atm on the mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of CNF/PLA composites prepared from oil palm empty fruit bunches (EFB). CNFs were produced by steam explosion followed by mechanical fibrillation and incorporated into a PLA matrix at a 1:1 dry weight ratio. The composite prepared using 35 atm exhibited superior mechanical performance, with a tensile strength of 9.22 ± 0.01 MPa and a Young's modulus of 2.26 ± 0.12 GPa. Increasing the pretreatment pressure to 40 atm slightly delayed the onset of thermal degradation and reduced the cold crystallization temperature, suggesting enhanced heterogeneous nucleation during heating. However, the higher pressure also reduced tensile properties and significantly decreased the residual char content, indicating more extensive removal of lignin and possible hornification and partial cellulose depolymerization. These results demonstrate a trade-off between mechanical reinforcement and thermal performance as pretreatment severity increases. Overall, a steam explosion pressure of 35 atm provided the most balanced combination of mechanical and thermal properties, offering useful guidance for optimizing CNF-reinforced PLA biocomposites derived from oil palm biomass.
Soil Burial Degradation and Morphology of PLA/Sugarcane Bagasse Biocomposites Ahmad Hibatullah; Salahuddin Junus; Mochamad Asrofi; R. A. Ilyas
Journal of Fibers and Polymer Composites Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Fibers and Polymer Composites
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55043/jfpc.v5i2.614

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This study aimed to investigate the degradation behavior and surface morphology of polylactic acid (PLA) biocomposites reinforced with sugarcane bagasse fibers (SCBF). The biocomposites were fabricated using the vacuum bagging technique with fiber loadings of 0, 22, 24, and 26 wt%. Their performance was evaluated through a 21-day soil burial test, water solubility test, and surface morphology analysis using a digital optical microscope. The results revealed that the incorporation of sugarcane bagasse fibers enhanced the biodegradation rate of the PLA biocomposites under soil burial conditions. The highest weight loss (17.02%) was obtained for the biocomposite containing 26 wt% SCBF after 21 days of burial, which was attributed to microbial activity and the hygroscopic nature of the natural fibers. In contrast, the addition of SCBF reduced the water solubility of the biocomposites due to the formation of a denser fiber network within the PLA matrix, which restricted water penetration and improved structural integrity. Morphological observations confirmed surface degradation after soil burial, as evidenced by the formation of cracks, fissures, and voids on the biocomposite surface. Overall, the incorporation of sugarcane bagasse fibers effectively improved the biodegradability of PLA biocomposites while maintaining lower water solubility, highlighting their potential for environmentally friendly packaging applications.
Alkali-Treated Pineapple Leaf and Water Hyacinth Fibers for PLA Biocomposites: A Review Achmad Zakki Ardiansyah; Tri Hartutuk Ningsih; Vivi Aisah Fardilah; Anggra Fiveriati
Journal of Fibers and Polymer Composites Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Fibers and Polymer Composites
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55043/jfpc.v5i2.670

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Sustainable polymer composites require renewable reinforcements whose mechanical performance, processing feasibility, durability, and end-of-life behavior are supported by evidence. This review maps alkali-treated pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) and water-hyacinth-related materials for polylactic acid (PLA) and related biopolymer composites, focusing on interface modification, mechanical and flexural behavior, durability limitations, and application gaps. A PRISMA-style systematic mapping approach was applied using a corrected modular evidence-mapping strategy rather than one all-concept Boolean string. From a precompiled reference-summary dataset of 1,218 records, 50 studies were retained after residual duplicate checking, title-and-abstract screening, full-text eligibility assessment, and quality appraisal. Evidence was classified into direct PLA/PALF studies, WHF fiber-reinforcement studies, WHF filler or functional-additive studies, water-hyacinth biomass-to-PLA feedstock studies, alkali-treatment/interface studies, broader PLA/natural-fiber evidence, and methodological sources. PALF has stronger direct evidence in PLA matrices, including continuous-fiber 3D printing, layer-to-layer additive manufacturing, molding routes, and hybrid systems. WHF remains underexplored in PLA; current evidence mainly comes from WHF/HDPE, WHF/PBS, WHF/thermoplastic starch, WHF/epoxy, and feedstock-conversion studies. The quantitative extraction reports treatment conditions, fiber fractions, processing routes, tensile and flexural values, moduli, impact data, and percentage changes where available. Examples include flexural strength of 35.81 MPa and modulus of 5.28 GPa for alkali-treated coir/PALF/PLA, 132.75 MPa flexural strength for NaOH-treated jute-PALF/PLA, and flexural-strength gains of 15.86-98% across relevant systems. The proposed PLA/PALF/WHF hybrid is framed as a testable PALF-primary/WHF-secondary hypothesis requiring direct validation, standardized treatment, durability testing, LCA, and application-specific assessment.
The Next Generation of Sustainable Composites: From High Performance to High Impact Nasmi Herlina Sari; Muhammad Nabil Fadhlurrohman Rivlan; Edi Syafri
Journal of Fibers and Polymer Composites Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Fibers and Polymer Composites
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55043/jfpc.v5i2.710

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