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Polyester-based composites are widely used engineering materials in manufacturing industries because of their cost-effectiveness and ease of fabrication. However, the inherent brittleness of polyester necessitates the incorporation of reinforcement materials to improve its mechanical performance. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of natural fibers and inorganic fillers on the mechanical and thermal properties of polyester-based composites through a systematic literature review. Data were collected from nine selected experimental studies covering various natural fibers, including corn, pineapple, coconut coir, kenaf, jute, and sisal fibers, as well as inorganic fillers such as kaolin, pumice powder, and nanofillers. The analysis focused on tensile strength, flexural strength, impact resistance, thermal stability, and thermal conductivity while considering variations in composition, fabrication methods, and fiber surface treatments. The findings indicate that each type of fiber and filler has an optimum composition at which the best performance is achieved. Fiber surface treatment substantially influences the quality of interfacial bonding between the reinforcement and polyester matrix, whereas inorganic fillers contribute significantly to improving the thermal properties of the resulting composites. Overall, the appropriate selection of reinforcement type, composition, and surface treatment is essential for optimizing the performance of polyester-based composite materials.
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Arsyad, M., Kondo, Y., Arman, Saparuddin, M.R., and Saparuddin, M., (2022), Analisa Pengaruh Komposisi Serat Sabut Kelapa Terhadap Kekuatan Lentur Komposit Serat Sabut Kelapa, Prosiding 6th Seminar Nasional Penelitian & Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat 2022, Makassar: Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang.
Arsyad, M., Kondo, Y., Arman, Saparuddin, M.R., and Saparuddin, M., (2022), Analisa Pengaruh Komposisi Serat Sabut Kelapa Terhadap Kekuatan Lentur Komposit Serat Sabut Kelapa, Prosiding 6th Seminar Nasional Penelitian & Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat 2022, Makassar: Politeknik Negeri Ujung Pandang.
Mohit, H., Sanjay, M.R., Srisuk, R., Siengchin, S., Althomali, R.H., Alzahrani, K.A., Asiri, A.M., and Khan, A., (2023), Effect of MWCNT/ Al2O3/boron nitride fillers based natural/carbon/innegra fabrics/SS-WM/Iron-WM reinforced UV resistant polyester composites, Materials Chemistry and Physics, 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2023.128383.
Muhammad, and Putra, R., (2017), Uji Mekanik Komposit Berpenguat Serat Pandan Duri dan Resin Polyester Dengan Variasi Komposisi Metoda Fraksi Berat, Jurnal Teknologi Kimia Unimal, 6(2), 63-72.
Mustapha, N.I., Mohamed, M., Abu Bakar, M.B., and Sobri, S.A., (2023), Thermal Properties of Unsaturated Polyester Reinforced Kenaf Core Fiber with Hybrid Nanofillers of Cellulose Nanocrystal and Graphene Nanoplatelet, BJOST,
http://doi.org/10.35370/bjost.2023.5.1-09.
Nurunnabi, Md., Belal, S.A., Uddin, B., and Khan, R.A., (2024), Influence of Graphitic Carbon Nitride (g-C3N4) on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Pineapple Leaf Fibre Reinforced Polyester Resin Composites, 10.31881/TLR.2024.001.
Putra Ginting, R.A., dan Maulida, (2019), Pengaruh Komposisi Pengisi serta Tekanan Hot Press terhadap Kekuatan Tarik Komposit Poliester Berpengisi Nano Partikel Zinc Oxide (ZnO), Jurnal Teknik Kimia USU, Vol. 8, No. 1, hal. 32–36.
Praveena, B.A., Santhosh, N., Archana, D.P., Buradi, A., Raj, E.F.I., Chanakyan, C., Elfasakhany, A., and Basheer, D., (2022), Influence of Nanoclay Filler Material on the Tensile, Flexural, Impact, and Morphological Characteristics of Jute/E-Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polyester-Based Hybrid Composites, 10.1155/2022/1653449.
Sari, N.H., Setyawan, P.Y., Thiagamani, S.M.K., Suteja, S., Tamimi, N.L., Rangappa, S.M., and Siengchin, S., (2022), Evaluation of mechanical, thermal and morphological properties of corn husk modified pumice powder reinforced polyester composites, Polymer Composites, 10.1002/pc.26495.
Sari, N.H., Suteja, Lokantara, I.P., and Wibowo, T.G., (2022), Influence of Pumice Particles on the Mechanical and Morphology Properties of Polyester-Cornhusk Fiber Composites, JFPC, 10.55043/jfpc.v1i2.54.
Sathees Kumar, S., (2020), Effect of Natural Fiber Loading on Mechanical Properties and Thermal Characteristics of Hybrid Polyester Composites for Industrial and Construction Fields, Fibers and Polymers, 10.1007/s12221-020-9853-4.
Trivedi, D.N., Munezero, F., and Rachchh, N., (2024), Mechanical Characterization of Hybrid Bagasse/Eggshell/E-glass Fiber-based Polyester Composite, Periodica Polytechnica Mechanical Engineering, 10.3311/PPme.22963.
Yaro, A., Kuburi, L., and Moshood, M.A., (2021), Influence of Kaolin particulate and Luffa cylindrica fiber on the mechanical properties polyester matrix, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 10.1007/s00170-021-07442-3.