Investigation of oil palmfiber reinforced polylactic acid composite extruded filament quality

Rajendran, Thavinnesh Kumar and Sharum, Mohd Afiq and Maidin, Shajahan and Ismail, Shafinaz (2024) Investigation of oil palmfiber reinforced polylactic acid composite extruded filament quality. Engineering Research Express, 6 (3). pp. 1-10. ISSN 2631-8695

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Abstract

This study examines the quality of Polylactic Acid (PLA) filament reinforced with Oil Palm Fiber (OPF)for additive manufacturing applications. The research aims to create a composite filament that leverages the advantages of PLA, a biodegradable polymer, and OPF, a natural fiber from the oil palm tree, to enhance mechanical strength, dimensional stability, and printability. The methodology involves crushing the PLA filament and OPF to the desired size using a crusher machine, blending them in different ratios(e.g., 90:10 and 80:20 PLA to OPF), and using a hot-pressing process to bond the components. The resulting pelletized composites are then extruded into filaments using an extruder machine. The quality of the produced filament is assessed based on diameter consistency, surface smoothness, and printability, considering compatibility with 3D printers. The study reveals that composition ratios and processing parameters impact filament quality, leading to challenges such as diameter variations, rapid hardening, breakage, and extruder die clogs. Future recommendations were suggested to optimize compositions, refine processing, explore advanced extrusion, and investigate fiber distribution and bonding for improved filament properties. This research offers valuable insights for creating high-quality OPF-reinforced PLA filaments for additive manufacturing, advancing understanding of filament quality factors, and proposing ways to enhance composite filament performance across applications.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Polylactic acid, Oil palm fiber reinforced, Filament quality
Divisions:	Faculty Of Industrial And Manufacturing Technology And Engineering
Depositing User:	Norfaradilla Idayu Ab. Ghafar
Date Deposited:	07 Oct 2024 12:40
Last Modified:	07 Oct 2024 12:40
URI:	http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/27757
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