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  1. Wirawan WA, Wulansari A, Sabitah A, Putra MRF, Gapsari F, Sartika D, et al.
    Int J Biol Macromol, 2025 Jan 03.
    PMID: 39756744 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.139459
    The aim of this study was to investigate the potential of Waru bark fiber (WBF) as a reinforcement material for composite. To achieve this aim, WBF was extracted using a conventional process, ensuring purity, and then characterized for physical, mechanical, chemical, and thermal properties. Microstructure analysis was performed using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to show uniform and exceptional fiber sheets with naturally woven fiber shapes. A high value of 152.77 MPa was found for fiber's tensile strength in the mechanical test. Following this discussion, fiber's crystallinity index (CI) was 56.54 %, and X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) test showed a composition ratio of O = 48.63 % and C = 36.74 %. Thermal analysis using Differential Thermal Analysis-Thermogravimetric Analysis (DTA-TGA) showed that the cellulose fiber could withstand temperatures stability up to 312 °C. Finally, this study offered a sustainable solution to reduce the reliance on synthetic fiber in various industries by suggesting the use of reliable WBF as reinforcement.
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