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This research aims to explore the potential of areca fiber as a reinforcing material in making filament for 3D printing using Polylactic Acid (PLA). With the increasing need for environmentally friendly materials in 3D printing technology, this research examines the effect of mixing areca fiber with PLA on the mechanical and thermal properties of the resulting composite. The methods used include mechanical analysis, microstructural testing, and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) to evaluate material characteristics. Test results show that the addition of areca fiber can increase the strength of the material, with an optimal ratio of 70% PLA and 30% areca fiber. DSC testing revealed promising thermal characteristics, supporting potential applications in industry. Tests using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) show data on the thermal characteristics of the mixture. The DSC test results recorded a peak at 341.42 °C, onset at 338.78 °C, and endpoint at 345.68 °C, with heat values of 4.92 MJ and 0.65 J/g.
Key words: areca fiber, Polylactic Acid (PLA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC).
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