Natural Fiber Technology
(NaFTech)

Welcome to our Research Group

The Natural Fiber Technology Research Group (NaFTech RG) is an interdisciplinary research team dedicated to the exploration, development, and application of natural fibers in advanced materials. With the growing global demand for sustainable, eco-friendly, and high-performance materials, natural fibers have emerged as promising candidates to replace synthetic reinforcements in composite systems. NaFTech RG focuses on the full spectrum of natural fiber innovationβ€”from raw material extraction, surface treatment, and characterization, to the development of fiber-based composites with enhanced mechanical, thermal, fire-resistant properties, etc. Our research also includes the design of fiber processing technologies that are efficient, scalable, and environmentally responsible.

News

Formulation of Powdered Vitex trifolia Leaf Extract as a Repellent Against Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) on Chili Plants

This activity was conducted to develop a powder formulation of Legundi (Vitex trifolia L.) leaf extract as a repellent for fruit flies (Bactrocera spp.) on chili plants. Activities were carried out in...

Design of Flowering Plants Combined with Application of Calotropis gigantea Leaf and Crescentia cujete Fruit Extracts Against Onion Caterpillars and Their Natural Enemies

Research activities were carried out to develop a strategy to control Spodoptera exigua pests by combining the planting of attractant flowering plants and the application of biduri leaf extract...

Bioactive Natural Plant Extracts as Attractant Compounds for Cocoa Pod Borer Conopomorpha cramerella (Snellen) (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) on Cocoa Plants

The research was conducted to identify compounds from plant extracts that are bioactive to be used as attractant compounds for the cocoa pod borer imago. The research was conducted on a laboratory...
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Prof. Dr. Ir. Zulkifli Djafar, MT

Leader

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Prof. Dr. Ir. H. Ilyas Renreng, MT.

Lecturer

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Fauzan, ST., MT., Ph.D.

Lecturer

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Dr. Eng. Hj. Asniawaty,ST.,MT

Lecturer

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Prof. Ir. Dr. Rozli Zulkifli, (PeEng, MIEM)

External Collaborator

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Massriyady Massaguni, S.ST., MT

External Collaborator