Influence of various chemical treatments on mechanical, thermal and morphological characteristics of Cordia dichotoma fiber

Andoko Andoko; Kuncoro Diharjo; Johny W. Soedarsono; Femiana Gapsari; Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa; Suchart Siengchin

Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering (Dec 2024)

Influence of various chemical treatments on mechanical, thermal and morphological characteristics of Cordia dichotoma fiber

Andoko Andoko,
Kuncoro Diharjo,
Johny W. Soedarsono,
Femiana Gapsari,
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa,
Suchart Siengchin

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Andoko Andoko: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, State University of Malang, Semarang 5, Malang, 65145, Indonesia; [email protected]
Kuncoro Diharjo: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Sebelas Maret University, Ir. Sutami 36, Surakarta, 57126, Indonesia
Johny W. Soedarsono: Department of Metallurgy and Materials, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, 16424, Indonesia
Femiana Gapsari: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Brawijaya University, MT Haryono 167, Malang, 65145, Indonesia; Corresponding author.
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa: Natural Composites Research Group Lab, Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Bangkok, 10800, Thailand
Suchart Siengchin: Natural Composites Research Group Lab, Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Bangkok, 10800, Thailand

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 10
p. 100972

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Understanding the characteristics of Cordia dichotoma fibers (CDf) is essential for optimizing treatment and enhancing performance in composites. This study examines CDf's mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties after treatment with NaOH, NaClO₂, and a combined treatment (NaClO₂ followed by NaOH). NaOH-treated fibers (CDf-NH) exhibited the highest tensile strength (152.8 MPa), crystallinity index (127.57 %), and thermal resistance (up to 380 °C). The combined treatment provided optimal physical and chemical characteristics, enhancing CDf's potential in sustainable composites. These findings support chemical treatments for improving natural fibers in composite applications.

Published in Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering

ISSN: 2666-0164 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General): Environmental engineering; Technology: Chemical technology: Chemical engineering
Website: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/case-studies-in-chemical-and-environmental-engineering

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