Comprehensive Insights of Chemically Treated Jute/Kenaf/Glass Fiber with TiO2 Nanoparticle using RSM Optimization

Abstract

In this research, we examined the impacts of silane treatment on jute/kenaf fiber mats. Our main objective was to enhance the bending strength using response surface methodology. Different concentrations of silane (5%, 10%, and 15%) and varying soaking durations (10, 20, 30 min) were examined. Based on the findings, it was discovered that the optimal bending strength was attained by using a 5% silane concentration and soaking for 20 min with 5% TiO2 nanoparticle. Utilizing Design-Expert software, the study optimized these parameters and examined their impact on flexural characteristics. The model demonstrated impressive correlation coefficients (R2 and Adjusted R2) for flexural strength and hardness, suggesting its reliability in predicting properties. Additional experiments were conducted to confirm the accuracy of the model’s predictions, and the results showed a minimal discrepancy between the predicted and actual values. This provides strong evidence for the model’s reliability in making accurate predictions.