The Effect of Heating Variations on the Mechanical Strength of Hyacinth Fibers

Abstract

Composite properties are determined by the properties of the fiber, matrix, and bonds formed between the fiber and the matrix. Improvement of fiber properties can be done by heat treatment. The effect of heating temperature on the mechanical strength of single water hyacinth fibers is the subject of this study. This study aimed to investigate the effect of heating temperature variations on the mechanical strength of a single water hyacinth fiber. The manufacture of water hyacinth fiber specimens refers to ASTM C1557. The research method used involved heating water hyacinth fibers at various temperatures, namely 60, 80, 100, and 120 0C for 60 minutes each. These fibers are heated in the oven at these temperature variations, and then tested for mechanical strength. The data obtained is used to analyze the effect of heating temperature variations on water hyacinth mechanical fiber strength. The results showed that heating significantly affected the mechanical strength of water hyacinth fibers. The tensile strength of water hyacinth fiber continued to increase at heat treatment up to 1000C and decreased at above heat treatment. This research contributes to the development of better and more sustainable configurations of natural fibers.