Effect of Grafting Nano-TiO2 on Sansevieria cylindrica Fiber Properties

Natural fibers, which are abundant, environmentally friendly, and biodegradable, used as a replacement for synthetic fibers. The composite strength can be increased by treating the surfaces of natural fibers with suitable chemicals, also improve interface interaction between fiber matrix. Application coupling agent in chemical treatment is utilized to reinforce bonding objective study determine influence silane concentration on Sansevieria cylindrica properties. methods included using ethanol dissolving TiO2 concentrations 0 percent, 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 percent. mechanical testing was conducted through single test. Fiber morphology observed an electron microscope. FTIR analyzes change composition caused addition. As result, S. became rougher showed surface after but proper concentration, some provided good interface. Ti-O bonds formed at wavelength 475 cm-1. shift peak 400–500 cm-1 indicates Ti-O-Ti group stretching vibrations believed have originated from particles. increases increases, highest 284.66 MPa This represents 26 percent higher tensile compared control specimen.