Study of Cassava Starch Filled with Different Loading of Kenaf Core Fiber

Abstract

Cassava starch (CS) films filled with different loading of kenaf core fiber (KCF) were prepared and tested. Three testing were carried out; tensile test, water absorption test, and oil absorption test. The tensile test showed an increase in stiffness of the modulus as the loading of KCF increased. Additionally, the increase of KCF loading also increased the amount of water and oil absorbed by the films.