Optimizing Fabrication Parameters for Sisal and Abaca Fiber Reinforced Bio-composites: A Taguchi and RSM Approach
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Natural fibre composites made of woven sisal (SF) and abaca (AF) are fabricated in this study utilizing the vacuum-assisted resin infusion (VARI) technique. For this study, the optimal parameters of manufacturing were determined using Taguchi experimental design approach, with L27 orthogonal array matrix. To get the best response values, researchers employed Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Fiber type (AF, SF, AF-SF), water absorption test duration (8, 16, 24 hours) and NaOH treatment percentage (2, 4, 6 wt %) were the factors considered. According to the study's findings, a mix of A1B3C1 parameters and RSM optimization of manufacturing parameters resulted in a flexural strength of 94.865 MPa and an impact strength of 0.241 J/mm2.
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