| dc.description.abstract | This research was conducted to evaluate the effect of incorporating natural Pahae zeolite
on the mechanical and physical properties of composite boards fabricated from areca nut
fiber and polyester resin. Prior to use, the zeolite was physically activated at 400 °C for 4
hours, sieved to a particle size of 149 µm (100 mesh), and characterized using the XRF
method. The composite boards were produced by combining polyester resin as the matrix
with areca nut fiber and natural Pahae zeolite as fillers, in the following composition ratios:
(60:40:0)%, (60:30:10)%, (60:20:20)%, (60:10:30)%, and (60:0:40)%. The molding
process was carried out using a hot press at 100 °C for 30 minutes. Characterization
included mechanical testing (Modulus of Rupture/MoR, Modulus of Elasticity/MoE, and
compressive strength), physical testing (density, moisture content, and water absorption), and microstructural observation through SEM-EDS analysis. The results showed that the
addition of natural Pahae zeolite as a filler improved the physical properties but reduced
the mechanical properties of the composite boards in accordance with SNI 03-2105-2006
and JIS A 5908-2003 standards. Therefore, natural Pahae zeolite demonstrates strong
potential as a filler for enhancing the performance of composite boards based on areca nut
fiber and polyester resin. | en_US |
