Recent advancements in engineering materials have resulted in a rise in studies on the manufacturing of

composite materials reinforced with fibers due to their special qualities, like their lightweight, anti-
termite, biodegradable, corrosion-resistant, and low absorbs moisture, has minimal thermal expansion,
and is not magnetic attributes [1]. Erosion control blankets like geotextiles, are one method used to slow
down or prevent the rate of topsoil loss. Geotextiles are highly permeable geosynthetic materials that
have a visible strand of fiber and resemble a robust, thick cloth or blanket [2]. This research aims to
analyze the effectiveness of using Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) fibers as the main material for
making a geotextile for soil erosion control. Scientists have used different materials such as banana fiber
and coconut coir for making geotextiles and it has shown positive outcomes [3]. Since Snake Plant is
abundant and easy to cultivate, it will be a great substitute for the expensive synthetic erosion control
blankets available in the market. It is known that S. trifasciata fiber provides effective reinforcement that
can be polymerized. Composites generated from this fiber has a variety of technological uses and
applications in addition to its possible use in rope, carpets, and mat manufacturing [4].

[1]Akil, H. M., Omar, M. F., Mazuki, A. A. M., Safiee, S., Ishak, Z. A. M. and Abu, B. A., \Kenaf Fiber
Reinforced Composites: A Review", Mater. Des., 32, 4107 –4121 (2011),
DOI:10.1016/j.matdes.2011.04.008

[2] Patil, P. (2016). Soil reinforcement techniques. Journal of Engineering Research and Application, 6(8),
2248–9622.

[3] Driving Eco-innovation thru Intellectual Property: Spinning Banana, Coconut Fibers into Landslide
Prevention Tools. (2020, June 5). https://www.ipophil.gov.ph/. Retrieved April 29, 2024, from
https://www.ipophil.gov.ph/news/driving-eco-innovation-thru-intellectual-property-spinning-banana-
coconut-fibers-into-landslide-prevention-tools/

[4]Sansevieria Trifasciata Fibre and Composites: A review of recent developments. (n.d.).

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343485655_Sansevieria_Trifasciata_Fibre_and_Composites_
A_Review_of_Recent_Developments