UTILIZATION OF SAGO WASTE IN POLYMER COMPOSITES
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https://doi.org/10.35631/IJIREV.825019Keywords:
Synthetic Material, Mechanical, Materials, IR4.0Abstract
Sago has been known as a natural reinforcement material. Therefore, the waste should still have the same composition. The fibre produced from sago palm is a by-product from the sago industry. According to Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), in 2023 Sarawak had exported 35,000 metric tonnes of sago. This paper studies the use of sago palm waste as natural reinforcement in polymer composites. The main aim is to reduce agricultural waste and at the same time, develop an eco-friendly alternative for reinforcement material. The sago waste fibres were processed and combined with epoxy resin to produce composite samples. The hand lay-up method was used. Samples with fibre contents of 5%, 10% and 15% by weight were produced and tested for tensile and flexural strength according to ASTM D3039 and ASTM D790 standards. The results showed that the 5% and 10% fibre contents produced the highest tensile strength and achieved the best flexural strength respectively. The findings have proven that sago waste fibres can be utilized. Lightweight and sustainable composites suitable for construction and aesthetic applications can be produced by using sago waste fibres. This research demonstrates the potential of sago palm fibre as a renewable alternative to synthetic reinforcement materials.
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