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Mechanical Properties of Sugarcane Bagasse Fiber Composites: Epoxy vs Polyester Resin Matrices

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study aims to evaluate the mechanical properties of sugarcane bagasse bagasse fiber-reinforced composites using two types of matrix resins (i.e epoxy and polyester). The composites were fabricated using the hand lay-up method, with sugarcane bagasse bagasse fibers serving as the natural reinforcement. The tests conducted included visual fracture analysis, tensile testing, and flexural testing. The results showed that the epoxy-based composite achieved a tensile strength of 26.43 MPa, slightly higher than the polyester-based composite at 26.06 MPa. In the flexural test, the epoxy matrix composite exhibited a flexural strength of 89.53 MPa, significantly higher than the polyester matrix at 49.12 MPa. These findings indicate that the type of matrix resin has a significant influence on the mechanical performance of natural fiber composites, particularly in applications requiring high flexural strength.

Source: Jurnal Permadi Perancangan Manufaktur Material dan Energi

DOI: 10.52005/permadi.v7i01.186

Authors: Bayu Prasetya, Wahyu Solafide Sipahutar, Ahmad Andryan Prakoso, Anisa Fitri

Institutions: Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Sumatera Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites

Subfield: Polymers and Plastics

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4411344482

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