Peningkatan Karakteristik Biodegradable Plastics dari Kulit Pisang Candi dengan Penambahan Filler Kalsium Silikat dan Clay

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 175
Author(s):  
S. Sigit Udjiana ◽  
Sigit Hadiantoro ◽  
Anang Takwanto ◽  
Anugrah Windy Mustikarini
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Calcium Silicate ◽  
Biodegradable Plastics ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Basic Material

Biodegradable  plastics adalah plastik yang memiliki sifat ramah lingkungan. Kulit pisang candi berpotensi digunakan sebagai bahan dasar pembuatan bioplastik karena mengandung pati sebesar 28,488 %. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh plasticizer (sorbitol) dan filler (kalsium silikat dan clay) terhadap kuat tarik, % elongasi, % biodegradasi dan % absorpsi bioplastik.  Berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh, semakin banyak filler clay atau kalsium silikat maka bioplastik memiliki kuat tarik yang besar dan % elongasi yang semakin kecil. Semakin banyak clay yang ditambahkan maka semakin besar daya absorpsi terhadap air, namun semakin banyak kalsium silikat yang ditambahkan maka semakin kecil daya absorpsi terhadap air. Semakin banyak filler kalsium silikat dan clay maka semakin kecil % biodegradasi bioplastik. Semakin banyak jumlah sorbitol yang ditambahkan maka semakin besar % elongasi, % biodegradasi dan % water absorption namun semakin kecil % kuat tarik. Bioplastik dengan penambahan filler kalsium silikat memiliki kuat tarik antara 4,11-22,08 Mpa, % elongasi antara 2,17%-57,95%, % water absorption antara 67,26%-120% dan %biodegradasi antara 0,61%-19,22%. Bioplastik dengan penambahan filler clay memiliki kuat tarik antara 2,38-14,05 Mpa, %elongasi antara 2,11%-46,24%, % water absorption antara 79,07%-150,67% dan %biodegradasi antara 1,17%-34,54%.Biodegradable plastics is plastic which has environmentally properties. Candi banana peels potential to be used as a basic material for making bioplastics because it contains 28,488% starch. The aims of our research is to determine the effect of plasticizer (sorbitol) and filler (calcium silicate and clay) on tensile strength, elongation (%), biodegradation (%) and bioplastic absorption (%). Based on the result, the more amount of calcium silicate or clay filler added, the larger tensile strength and the smaller % elongation. The more amount of clay added, the greater absorption capacity of water, but the more calcium silicate added, the smaller absorption capacity of water. The more amount calcium silicate filler added, the smaller the biodegradation of bioplastic, but in the data based on clay filler, % biodegradation decreased. The more amount of sorbitol added, the greater % elongation, % biodegradation and % water absorption, but the smaller % tensile strength. Bioplastics with calcium silicate as filler has tensile strength between 4.11-22.08 Mpa, % elongation between 2.17% -57.95%, % water absorption between 67.26% -120% and % biodegradation between 0.61-19.22%. Bioplastics with clay as filler has tensile strength between 2.38-14.05 MPa, % elongation between 2.11%-46.24%, % water absorption between 79.07%-150.67% and % biodegradation between 1,17% -34.54%.

Perbandingan Karakteristik Plastik Biodegradable dari Biji Durian menggunakan Filler Kalsium Silikat dan Kalsium Karbonat

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
S. Sigit Udjiana ◽  
Sigit Hadiantoro ◽  
Noor Isnaini Azkiya
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Carbonate ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Calcium Silicate ◽  
Smooth Surface ◽  
Biodegradable Plastics ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Absorption Properties ◽  
Water Absorption Test ◽  
Carbonate Filler ◽  
Durian Seed

Pada penelitian ini biji durian digunakan sebagai sumber pati dalam pembuatan plastik biodegradable. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh jenis dan jumlah filler terhadap sifat biodegradable, sifat mekanik dan sifat water absorbtion pada plastik biodegradable berbasis pati biji buah durian. Plasticizer yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah sorbitol  40%, sedangkan filler yang digunakan adalah Kalsium silikat (Ca2SiO4) dan Kalsium karbonat (CaCO3) dengan variable konsentrasi 2%, 4%, 6%, dan 8%. Dari hasil penelitian, diperoleh % yield dari pati biji buah durian sebesar 34,57%. Hasil dari plastik biodegradable terbaik dengan karakteristik transparan, tidak ada gelembung, lentur serta permukaan yang halus diperoleh pada variabel penambahan filler kalsium karbonat 4%. Hasil uji bio-degradasi paling mendekati standard ASTM D6400 diperoleh pada variabel kalsium karbonat 2%. Pada Uji water absorption hasil terbaik dicapai pada variabel kalsium silikat 8%. Uji tarik hasil terbaik diperoleh pada variabel kalsium silikat 6%.In this study, durian seeds were used as a source of starch in making biodegradable plastics. This study aims to determine the effect of the type and amount of filler on biodegradable properties, mechanical properties, and water absorption properties of biodegradable plastics based on durian fruit starch. The plasticizer used in this study was sorbitol 40%, while the filler used was Calcium silicate (Ca2SiO4) and Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) with variable concentrations of 2%, 4%, 6%, and 8%.. From the research results, the% yield of durian seed starch was 34.57%. The results of the best biodegradable plastic with the characteristics of transparent, no bubbles, flexible and smooth surface were obtained with the addition of 4% calcium carbonate filler variables. The bio-degradation test results closest to the ASTM D6400 standard were obtained in the 2% calcium carbonate variable. In the water absorption test, the best results were achieved at the 8% calcium silicate variable. The best tensile test results were obtained in the 6% calcium silicate variable.

scholarly journals PENAMBAHAN CHITOSAN DAN PLASTICIZERGLYCERIN DALAM PEMBUATAN BIOPLASTIK BERBAHAN DASAR EKSTRAK PROTEIN AMPAS TAHU

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rindri Ruri Suryani ◽  
Abdul Hakim ◽  
Yusrianti Yusrianti ◽  
Shinfi Wazna Auvaria ◽  
Ika Mustika
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Biodegradable Plastics ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Polymer Materials ◽  
Basic Material ◽  
Universal Testing ◽  
Japan Industrial Standard

Plastik sintetis merupakan plastik yang biasanya berbasis konvensional. Sumber bahan baku plastik sintetis merupakan energi yang tidak dapat diperbarui yaitu minyak bumi. Plastik sintetis memiliki sifat fisik yang fleksibel, ringan, kuat dan ekonomis. Plastik sintetis dapat menyebabkan permasalahan lingkungan yaitu sulitnya plastik sintetis yang terdegradasi oleh tanah. Sehingga dapat menurunkan kualitas tanah dan mikriorganisme. Upaya pencegahan permasalahan sampah plastik dapat dilakukan dengan pengembangan pembuatan plastik dari bahan polimer alami yang disebut bioplastik.  Plastik biodegradableumumnya terbuat dari bahan polisakarida dan dapat terbuat dari sumber protein, salah satunya limbah tahu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memanfaatkan limbah tahu yang diekstrak untuk diambil proteinnyasebagai bahan dasar pembuatan plastik biodegradable, serta untuk mengetahui sifat mekanik dan lama bioplastik protein ampas tahu terdegradasi oleh tanah. Pembuatan bioplastik membutuhakan bahan pemlastis dan bahan aditif untuk menghasilkan plastik yang fleksibel. Penelitian  ini menggunakan penambahan plasticizerglycerin dengan variasi 30%,40%,50% dan bahan pengisi 20%. Penambahan chitosan sebanyak 5 ml. Hasil penelitian pembuatan protein ampas tahu menunjukkan bahwa kadar protein ampas tahu yang dihasilkan dari tahap diekstraksi sebesar 29.72%. Hasil pengujian kuat tarik bioplasik dari protein ampa tahu menggunakan alat UTM (Universal Testing Machine) yangberkisar antara 1.04-2.12 Mpa yang telah memenuhi standar bioplastik menurut Japan Industrial Standard (JIS). Sedangkan hasil pengujian daya serap air menggunakan metode swelling memiliki nilai tertinggi pada glycerin 50% sebesar 196% dalam kurun waktu 30 menit. Sedangkan daya serap paling baik terdapat pada variasi glycerin 30% sebesar 49.7%. Bioplastik berbahan dasar protein ampas tahu dapat terdegrdasi dengan sempurna dalam kisaran waktu 7-14 hari.  Kata kunci: biodegradable plastik, biodegradasi, chitosan, glycerin, sifat mekanik.  Synthetic plastics are plastics that are usually conventional based. The source of synthetic plastic raw material is non-renewable energy, namely petroleum. Synthetic plastics have physical properties that are flexible, lightweight, strong and economical. Synthetic plastics can cause environmental problems, namely the difficulty of synthetic plastics which are degraded by soil. So that it can reduce soil quality and microorganisms. Efforts to prevent the problem of plastic waste can be done by developing the manufacture of plastics from natural polymer materials called bioplastics. Biodegradable plastics are generally made of polysaccharides and can be made from protein sources, one of which is tofu waste. This study aims to utilize the extracted tofu waste for protein as a basic material for making biodegradable plastics, as well as to determine the mechanical properties and length of time for the tofu pulp protein to be degraded by the soil. The manufacture of bioplastics requires plasticizers and additives to produce flexible plastics. This study used the addition of glycerol plasticizer with a variation of 30%, 40%, 50% and 20% filler. The addition of 5 ml of chitosan. The results of the research on making tofu pulp protein showed that the protein content of tofu pulp from the extraction process was 29.72%. Bioplastic tensile strength value from tofu pulp ranges from 1.04-2.12 MPa which has met the bioplastic standards according to the Japan Industrial Standard (JIS). The highest water absorption capacity of bioplastics from tofu pulp protein was found in the glycerol 50% variation of 196% within 30 minutes. Meanwhile, the lowest absorption rate was found in the 30% glycerol variation of 49.7%. Bioplastics from tofu pulp protein can completely decompose in 7-14 days. Keywords: chitosan, degradation, glycerol, mechanical properties, plastic biodegradable.

scholarly journals Experimental Characterization of Bacterial Concrete Against Mechanical and Durability Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 6703-6707
Author(s):  
A. S. Buller ◽  
A .M. Buller ◽  
T. Ali ◽  
Z. A. Tunio ◽  
S. Shabbir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Dosage Level ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Optimum Level ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Durability Performance

This study experimentally investigates the mechanical and durability performance of bacteria concrete in terms of density, compressive strength, split tensile strength, and water absorption capacity. The concrete specimens were produced with a ratio of 1:2:4, w/c ratio of 0.45, and having a bacteria dosage level ranging from 1 to 6% by weight of water. To investigate the usefulness of the bacteria dosage level, cubic and cylindrical specimens were cast and tested after 28 days of water curing in a Universal Testing Machine with a constant loading rate. The density of each specimen was also recorded soon after casting and after the curing period ended. Moreover, the water absorption test was similarly conducted on cube specimens at various time intervals to record the penetration depth. The test results of normal concrete (without bacteria) were compared with the ones of the specimens containing bacteria. The optimum level of bacteria was found to be 3.5%, which showed the highest values in terms of compressive strength, split tensile strength, and density. Bacteria tend to generate more crystalline materials inside the concrete mass due to reactions with the surrounding moisture which produces a compact surface, thus strength properties were improved and water penetration was blocked which suggests better durability of the concrete.

scholarly journals The Effect of Stocking Temperature on Biodegradable Plastic Characteristics of Suweg Tuber (Amorphophallus campanulatus) with Addition of Glycerol and CMC (Carboxy Methyl Cellulose)

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 207-212
Author(s):  
Layung Sari ◽  
Endaruji Sedyadi ◽  
Irwan Nugraha ◽  
Didik Krisdiyanto
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Temperature Variation ◽  
Methyl Cellulose ◽  
Biodegradable Plastics ◽  
Biodegradable Plastic ◽  
Basic Material ◽  
Carboxy Methyl Cellulose ◽  
Temperature Variations ◽  
Carboxy Methyl

Research that uses Suweg tubers as the basic material for making biodegradable plastics has been carried out.. This research aims to determine the effect of stirring temperature on the characteristics of biodegradable plastic. Suweg tuber starch preparation is done as the manufacture of biodegradable plastic. Manufacture of biodegradable plastics made by mixing suweg tuber starch, glycerol, and acetic acid, as well as the CMC (Carboxy Methyl Cellulose). The manufacture of biodegradable plastic is carried out in two stages, namely stirring temperature variations (80⁰C, 85⁰C, 90⁰C, and 95⁰C) and the addition of CMC (Carboxy Methyl Cellulose). Tests carried out include FTIR test, mechanical test and biodegradation test. FTIR test is carried out to determine the functional groups contained in plasticThe test of plastic mechanical properties was carried out to determine the mechanical properties of plastics, such as tensile strength, elongation, and thickness. Biodegradation tests are carried out on the ground to determine the level of plastic degradation while in the environment. The results showed that the effect of temperature affected the mechanical properties of biodegradable plastic produced. Mechanical tests of stirring temperature variations with the addition of glycerol resulted in tensile strength, elongation, and thickness values of 80⁰C at 10.43 MPa; 2.08%; 85⁰C at 28.52 MPa; 1.60%, 90⁰C of 29.76 MPa; 2.18%, and 95⁰C of 32.49 MPa; 2.05%. These results can be seen that the largest biodegradable plastic tensile strength is found in temperature variations of 95⁰C, with a tensile strength of 32.49 MPa elongation 2.05%, and a thickness of 0.12 mm.. Mechanical properties test of temperature variation with the addition of glycerol and CMC resulted in the value of tensile strength, elongation, and temperature thickness of 80⁰C at 18.68 Mpa; 12.22%, 85⁰C equal to 14.69 MPa; 9.16%, 90⁰C of 16.71 MPa; 14.72%, 95⁰C of 13.94 MPa; 14.166%. These results can be seen that the largest biodegradable plastic tensile strength is found at 80⁰C temperature variations of 18.68 MPa, 12.22% elongation, 0.14 mm thickness. FTIR test, the biodegradable plastic produced, it is known that the plastic group produced is like CH, ester or ether. Plastic bio degradation test on soil, plastic with a temperature variation of 95⁰C has been degraded after 8 days, while plastic with the addition of CMC is degraded faster, for 7 days.

scholarly journals Manufacture and Characterization of Biofoam Based On Composite of Taro Leaves Powder Reinforced Polyvinyl Acetate

2019 ◽  
pp. 141-148
Author(s):  
Arini Ulfah M.R ◽  
Syahrul Humaidi ◽  
Kurnia Sembiring
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Elastic Modulus ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Third Stage ◽  
Leaf Powder

Biofoam material has been made for application of styrofoam substitute food packaging material from a mixture of raw materials: taro leaf powder and PVAc through a hot compaction method with variations of the composition of taro leaf powder: PVAc (80:20)% wt, (75:25)% wt, (70 : 30)% wt, (65:35) wt%, (60:40) wt%, (55:45)% wt, (50:50)% wt and (45:50)% wt. The first stage of taro leaves was blended and sifted with 100 mesh particle size. The second stage of the leaf powder of taro mixed with wet mixing was then mixed with PVAc as a matrix. The third stage of the homogeneous mixture was then put into the mold then compressed by heat to make it more dense with a pressure of 100 MPa and held for 10 minutes at 60 oC. Each biofoam sample that is ready to be characterized includes: physical properties (density, water absorption, functional groups and biodegredability), mechanical properties (tensile strength, elastic modulus, and elongation) and thermal properties (melting points). The characterization results showed that taro leaf powder: the optimum PVAc was (45: 55) wt% with a density value of 0.744 x 103 kg/m3, water absorption capacity of 1.765%, composed of OH and CH groups of PVAc and cellulose and C = C groups of lignin so that it has degrading properties of 91.2% for 50 days. Mechanical properties with tensile strength of 0.357 MPa, elastic modulus of 1.449 MPa, and elongation of 246.416%. Thermal properties with a melting point of 350.21 oC whose results have met the standards of conventional brand Synbra Technology. The results of biofoam material based on composite taro leaves and PVAc can be applied as food packaging.

scholarly journals The Performance and Characterization of Biodegradable Plastic from Tapioca Starch: Effect of Modified Chitosan

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-52
Author(s):  
Lia Ernita ◽  
Medyan Riza ◽  
Syaubari Syaubari
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Thin Sheet ◽  
Biodegradable Plastics ◽  
Biodegradable Plastic ◽  
Tapioca Starch ◽  
Modified Chitosan

The performance and characterization of biodegradable plastic from tapioca starch was studied. Modified the chitosan was one of the ingredients for produce  the biodegradable plastics. The produced biodegradable polastic were thin sheet plastic, elastic and transparent. The biodegradable plastic performance had tensile strength between 2,26-3.73 Mpa, elongation ranges from 17.24 to 76.76%, and water absorption ranges from 30.81-268.9%. In antioxidant analyze, apples are wrapped in plastic and had significant mechanical properties changes on 8th day.Morphology scanning result showed that in the chitosan-polyNIPAM there were no cavities may caused high hydrophilicity in the biodegradable plastic.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PENAMBAHAN BENTONIT TERMODIFIKASI SEBAGAI PENGISI TERHADAP SIFAT MEKANIK DAN PENYERAPAN AIR KOMPOSIT EPOKSI

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 39-44
Author(s):  
Alvian ◽  
Kenrick ◽  
Iriany
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Epoxy Resin ◽  
Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Modified Bentonite ◽  
Maximum Value ◽  
Ftir Characterization ◽  
Scaning Electron Microscopy

Research about the application of modified bentonite as filler in epoxy has been done for the purpose of getting the best composition of modified bentonite as filler at epoxy composite to obtain the best mechanical properties such as tensile strength, impact strength and the water absorption. In this research, epoxy resin mixed with bentonite which have been modified using cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) surfactant with various concentrations of 0,05M, 0,1M, and 0,15M. Modified bentonite filler and TiO2 then mixed with epoxy resin with various concentration of 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% of filler from the total mass of the composite and then the composite was produced with hand lay-up method. The result of FTIR characterization showed that the bond between matrix and the filler produced was only interfacial bonding. The result of the mechanical properties test indicated that 5% of filler composition with 0,1M of surfactant concentration obtained the maximum value of tensile strength and mechanical strength respectively 33,667 MPa and 12564,9 J/m2. The result of mechanical properties test was supported by analysis of Scaning Electron Microscopy (SEM). On the test of water absorption, the water absorption capacity increased along with the increased of filler composition.

scholarly journals DAYA SERAP AIR SEBAGAI ACUAN UNTUK MENENTUKAN VOLUME AIR DALAM PEMBUATAN ADONAN ROTI DARI CAMPURAN TEPUNG TERIGU DAN TEPUNG SINGKONG Water Absorption as Reference to Determine the Volume of Water in Dough Making from Wheat Flour and Cassava Flour Mixture

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (03) ◽  
pp. 324
Author(s):  
Rusdin Rauf ◽  
Dwi Sarbini
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Wheat Flour ◽  
Linear Trend ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Water Volume ◽  
Water Absorption Capacity ◽  
Cassava Flour

Cassava flour substitution in the dough preparation often result in dough that is not properly hydrated. The purpose of the research was to determine the proper water volume in making dough from wheat flour and cassava flour mixtures. The research was conducted by analyzing amylograph characteristic and water absorption capacity of wheat flour andcassava flour mixtures. The water absorption was used as a reference to determine the volume of water in the dough preparation of mixed flours. Then, the elongation properties of the doughs were measured. Amylograph data indicated that wheat flour displayed a higher temperatur stability than cassava flour. The more portion of cassava flour, the lower its thermal stability. The water absortion of cassava flour was higher than wheat flour. The increasing of water absorbtion, in line with the increasing of cassava flour portion, which gave a linear trend, R= 0.972. Based on the technique of proportional to water absorption in determine the water volume, the biggest tensile strength of dough was revealed by wheat flour:cassava flour 100:0 and 90:10. However, the highest strain displayed by dough of wheat flour:cassava flour 100:0.Keywords: Water, cassava, dough, amylograph, elongation ABSTRAKSubstitusi tepung singkong dalam pembuatan adonan roti seringkali menghasilkan adonan yang tidak terhidrasi dengan baik. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan volume air yang tepat dalam pembuatan adonan dari campuran tepung terigu dan tepung singkong. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menganalisis sifat amilografi dan daya serap air dari campuran tepung terigu dan tepung singkong. Data daya serap air dijadikan acuan dalam penentuan volume air pada pembuatan adonan dari campuran tepung terigu dan tepung singkong. Kemudian dilakukan analisis elongasi adonan. Hasil amilografi menunjukkan bahwa tepung terigu lebih stabil terhadap panas dibanding tepung singkong. Makinbesar porsi penambahan tepung singkong, semakin kecil stabilitas panasnya. Tepung singkong menunjukkan daya serap air yang lebih tinggi dibanding tepung terigu. Peningkatan daya serap air dari campuran tepung, seiring dengan peningkatan porsi tepung singkong, yang memberikan kecenderungan linear, dengan nilai R = 0,972. Berdasarkanteknik proporsional dengan daya serap air dalam menentukan volume air, tensile strength terbesar diberikan oleh adonan dari tepung terigu:tepung singkong 100:0 dan 90:10. Sedangkan strain tertinggi ditunjukkan oleh adonan campuran tepung terigu:tepung singkong 100:0.Kata kunci: Air, singkong, adonan, amilografi, elongasi 

Mechanical Properties and Resistance to Water Ingress of Cement Concrete Made with Non-Cyclic Alkanes

2014 ◽  
Vol 1054 ◽  
pp. 58-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roman Jaskulski ◽  
Wojciech Kubissa
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Paraffin Wax ◽  
Water Absorption Capacity ◽  
Cement Concrete ◽  
Water Ingress ◽  
Capacity Reduction ◽  
Cyclic Alkanes

The goal of presented research is an assessment of fundamental mechanical properties and resistance to water ingress of concrete with non-cyclic alkanes. Compressive and tensile strength, water absorption capacity and sorptivity of concrete made with and without an admixture of non-cyclic alkanes has been analysed. The paraffin enriched concretes have been made with 1% (C1F and C1C) and 3% (C3F and C3C) volume addition of paraffin wax. The paraffin wax has been used in two grades of comminution: fine (FP) in CxF concretes and coarse (CP) in CxC concretes. A significant (35%) loss of compressive strength of concretes with admixtures has been noticed and no loss in tensile strength was observed. Up to 25% of water absorption capacity reduction and irrefutable (8 times) sorptivity reduction has been also noticed, but only in the case of concrete made with admixture of FP.

scholarly journals Mechanical Characteristic and Water Absorption Property of Bio Composite from Sago Starch and Jute Fiber (Boehmeria Nivea) as the filler

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-99
Author(s):  
Rozanna Dewi ◽  
Oktaviani Oktaviani ◽  
Zainuddin Ginting ◽  
Novi Sylvia
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
High Water ◽  
Thermoplastic Starch ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Sago Starch ◽  
Hemp Fiber ◽  
Water Absorption Property

Environmentally friendly plastics can be degraded biologically in an anaerobic environment. This plastic is synthesized from starch such as sago starch which is available in abundance. In the form of bioplastics, its mechanical properties are still not compared to conventional plastics derived from crude oil, so its application is limited. The incorporation of filler material increases its mechanical properties, one of the selected fillers is hemp fiber as used in this study. Thermoplastic starch from sago with flax fiber as a filler and the addition of Polypropylene to improve mechanical properties with a certain composition to maintain its natural biodegradability. The mechanical properties analyzed were tensile strength, elongation and modulus of elasticity. Water absorption tests were also carried out to observe the water resistance properties. The results of the tensile strength test showed that the best tensile strength value of 9.32 Mpa was obtained at the addition of 35% fiber with a TPS: PP ratio of 1:1.5. The same conditions were obtained for the percent elongation with the results of 10.16% and the modulus of elasticity was 91.73 Mpa. Water absorption showed that 55% filler gave the lowest water     absorption, namely 4.41% at a ratio of TPS: PP 1:0.5. The addition of fiber filler into the bio-composite affects the tensile strength,    elongation and modulus of elasticity, the higher the volume of filler entering the bio-composite, the lower the value of tensile strength, elongation and modulus of elasticity, or vice versa. The ratio of addition of polypropylene matrix is also influential, the higher the ratio contributes to the tensile strength, elongation and higher modulus of elasticity. High water absorption capacity will reduce the performance of biocomposite, so the lower the water absorption ability, the better the quality of the biocomposite product and the wider its application

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