Coconut (Cocus nucifera) Fiber and Chicken (Galus galus domesticus) Feathers as a Component in Making Fiber-Cement Board

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In this research study the researcher aimed to produce a fiber-cement board out of coconut fiber and chicken feathers that can be beneficial to the community as well as to its residence.M

ETHODS

In preparing the fiber-cement board coconut fiber were cut into 0.5 cm and placed into a container, Chicken feathers were also prepared and placed into the basin with water, salt and detergent and washed to remove the tissue that were included upon collection. It was then sun dried for three (3) days. To prepare the fiber-cement board mixtures of chicken feathers and coconut fiber were mixed thoroughly until it attained consistency and placed in the 10cm x 10cm molder.

RESULTS

Based on the data gathered, it can be concluded that 100% of chicken feathers gained an acceptable result based on the standard of fiber-cement board in characteristics and properties in terms of texture, thickness swelling, heat capacity, impact test and durability. In terms of fire resistance 100% of coconut fibers gained the acceptable result. Whereas, 25% of coconut fibers and 75% of chicken feathers gained the acceptable result for water holding capacity, thickness swelling, drilling characteristics and in durability.

DISCUSSIONS

Therefore, the results showed the greater amount of chicken feathers the more it possesses the characteristics and properties of a good quality fiber-cement board in terms of texture, thickness swelling, heat capacity, impact test and durability while greater amount of coconut fibers are needed for fire resistance.