The bagasse was obtained from the local supplier, after
being processed to extract liquor. The fibers were soaked in
water for about two days, followed by drying at 80 C for
3 h. The fibers were then separated manually. Unsaturated
polyester P9509 obtained from Euro Chemo-Pharma Sdn.
Bhd. was used as matrix. Laboratory grade of methyl ethyl
ketone peroxide (55%) was used as hardener