Development of composite material for 3D printing filament using recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) reinforced with coconut fiber

Che Seman, Muhamad Khairul Azrin (2022) Development of composite material for 3D printing filament using recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) reinforced with coconut fiber. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Recent years have seen a lot of interest in using natural Fiber composites. This is because they have a low density, are easy to get, and are cheap. The goal of this study is to find ways to make 3D printing filaments that are more environmentally friendly by using coconut fiber and recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), as well as how the Fiber weight ratio affects the properties of these filaments. The combined properties of coconut fiber and recycled polyethylene terephthalate as a new composite material will be examined to see whether it is acceptable for application in the area of 3D printing as a composite filler or filaments. The goal of this study is to figure out how coconut Fiber and recycled polyethylene terephthalate behave in terms of both physical and thermal properties. Second, to find out how sodium hydroxide (NaOH) treatment affects the thermal properties of coconut Fiber. The last goal of this study is to look at the physical, environmental, and morphological properties of recycled polyethylene terephthalate composites reinforced with coconut Fiber. The methodology used in this study is thermogravimetric analysis to determine the material's thermal degradation. The second test that will be used was scanning electron microscope (SEM) to study the surface of the material in size of micro. Additional tests for material characterization, such as water absorption test and soil burial, will be conducted as part of this study. However, based on the observations made on treated and untreated natural Fiber filaments during the testing and analysis, NaOH treatment may cause some degree of damage to the coconut fiber structure or surface, hence reducing the composite's mechanical capabilities.

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