Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene Biocomposites with Sugarcane and Wild Sugarcane reinforced Materials

Abstract

This research proposed analyses the mechanical properties of polypropylene biocomposites reinforced with sugarcane and wild sugarcane and studies the properties of conventional plastic filaments and plastic filaments containing natural fibers at a percentage ratio of 0 – 25; This adds value to plastic waste and reduces plastic waste that causes environmental problems from the garbage. The method of conducting the research starts from step 1. It uses polypropylene plastic from used plastic bottle caps to be cleaned and crushed in granular form. 2. Determine the amount of sugarcane fiber mixture and the ratio of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 percent by weight, respectively. 3. The next step uses a plastic syringe to make a sample of the test specimen. 4. The specimen will be subjected to mechanical testing by tensile strength. The results of tensile and elongation tests between polypropylene biocomposites reinforced with sugarcane fibers and wild sugarcane. In the case of using sugarcane as a reinforcement, it was found that the maximum force of 20% was 3,706.03 Newtons and that the sugarcane ratio of 25% had a maximum stretch of 19.75 mm. When using the wild sugarcane as a reinforcing material, it was found that at a ratio of 25%, the maximum force was 3,684.56 Newtons, and the maximum stretch was 13.84 mm. It is possible to use biocomposite materials in industry. Because it is convenient to recycle, It can also be applied to injection molding and improve the mechanical properties of bio-composites for strength.