A Review: Utilization of Natural Abaca Fiber in Sandwich Composites and Prospects for Abaca Fiber Utilization in the Shipbuilding Industry

Abstract:

The growing environmental awareness has driven material industries to seek sustainable alternatives to synthetic fibers. Abaca fiber (Musa textilis), a superior natural fiber with excellent tensile strength and seawater resistance, presents significant potential for sandwich composite applications. This review paper aims to synthesize recent advancements in utilizing abaca fiber as a core and face sheet material in sandwich composite structures. A systematic literature review of indexed journal articles from the last decade was conducted. The review identifies that chemical treatments and hybrid configurations with other fibers significantly enhance the mechanical properties and moisture resistance of abaca-based sandwich composites. Furthermore, this paper analyzes the prospects and challenges of integrating this material into the shipbuilding industry, particularly for interior panels, partitions, and lightweight non-structural components. The analysis shows that while promising, widespread adoption in marine applications requires further research on long-term durability, material standardization, and life cycle analysis to comprehensively demonstrate its economic and environmental advantages.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 1196)
• Pages: 99-125
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-MZvJ2G
• Online since: June 2026
• Authors: Rochmad Eko Prasetyaning Utomo*, Prabuditya Bhisma Wisnu Wardhana, I. Gusti Ngurah Agung Satria Prasetya Dharma Yuda
• Keywords: Mechanical Properties, Natural Abaca Fiber, Prospects, Sandwich Composites, Shipbuilding Industry

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