Filler-content determination of wood-based composites by thermogravimetric analysis

Fuad, M. Y. Ahmad; Zaini, M. J.; Jamaludin, Mustafah; Ridzuan, R.

doi:10.1016/0142-9418(94)90036-1

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“…However, the major drawback of natural fiber is that its mechanical properties depend on its climate, growing conditions, processing technique, and water absorption. Most of the studies involving biocomposites were in the automotive (Oksman et al 2003;Kim et al 2011;Faruk et al 2014), packaging (Bastioli 1998), wood (Fuad et al 1994;Izani et al 2013;Ibrahim et al 2014), household furniture (Sapuan and Maleque 2005), and construction applications (Burgueño et al 2004;Singh et al 2010). Several studies (Wollerdorfer and Bader 1998;Avérous and Boquillon 2004;Soykeabkaew et al 2004;Ma et al 2005;Tserki et al 2006;Dittenber and Gangarao 2012;Nagarajan et al 2013) reported that a biodegradable matrix reinforced with natural fibers enhanced the mechanical properties (e.g., tensile strength, flexural strength, and specific modulus) and the biodegradation rate of composites, and they formed lightweight and eco-friendly composites.…”

Section: Potential Application Of Cellulosic Fibre For Soil Erosion Mitigation In a Biocomposite Formmentioning

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Application of cellulosic fiber in soil erosion mitigation: Prospect and challenges

Ishak

Manasir

Ashikin

et al. 2021

BioRes

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The agricultural industry is one of the main economic contributors in developing countries, especially in tropical regions. Extensive land clearing has led to severe erosion within the watersheds, which increases the vulnerability of water catchments to natural disasters, such as floods. Cellulosic fibers, such as jute, sisal, kenaf, hemp, and coir, are gaining increasing worldwide attention for their potential application in controlling soil erosion, principally due to their remarkable biodegradable and physical properties. Nonetheless, the research on biocomposites in controlling soil erosion is limited compared to the natural fibers. This is perhaps due to poor availability and high cost of biodegradable polymers compared to natural fibers, which are abundant and inexpensive. Poor adhesive interactions between the matrix and natural fibers due to the hydrophilic characteristic of the fibers is another major drawback that limits the development of biocomposites for controlling soil erosion.

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Section: Potential Application Of Cellulosic Fibre For Soil Erosion Mitigation In a Biocomposite Formmentioning

confidence: 99%

Application of cellulosic fiber in soil erosion mitigation: Prospect and challenges

Ishak

Manasir

Ashikin

et al. 2021

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Determination of filler content in thermoplastic composites by FTIR analysis

Fuad

Yaakob

Rusli

et al. 1995

J of Applied Polymer Sci

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SYNOPSISFTIR quantitative analytical method is described as an alternative technique for computation of the filler content in polypropylene composites. White rice husk ash (WRHA) was incorporated as a filler material into polypropylene homopolymer. Absorption peaks a t 480,621, and 790 cm-' chosen for the quantitative analysis work have been shown to give good linearity with increasing filler contents. 0

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Thermal and flow property–morphology relationship of sugarcane bagasse fiber‐filled polyamide 6 blends

Dweiri

Azhari

2004

J of Applied Polymer Sci

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ABSTRACT:The structure-property relationship of sugarcane bagasse fiber-filled polyamide 6 blends at different blend compositions has been investigated. Blends were prepared in the composition of wt % PA6/wt % bagasse as follows: 98/2, 95/5, and 90/10 for three fiber length ranges (Ͻ100, Ͻ250, and Ͻ500 m) using a twin-screw extruder. Thermal properties were evaluated by measuring the glass transition temperature T g , enthalpy of fusion ⌬H f , crystallinity X c and thermogravimetry, TG. Results showed that T g of the composites changed with change in fiber loading and length. The X c as well as ⌬H f of the blends reduced to almost half its value for the neat PA6. The thermogravimetric curves TG showed that the thermal stability of the composites was lower than that of the neat PA6. Rheological properties were studied as a function of fiber loading, fiber length, shear rate, and temperature. The viscosity of composites increased with increasing fiber loading and length at low shear rates but decreased below that of neat PA6 at high shear rates. It was also found to be temperature sensitive, and influenced by fiber lengths particularly at higher temperatures. The morphology of the blends was studied using a Leica laser scanning confocal microscopy at two different regions: at the wall, and the core. The micrographs of the blends showed that fibers present in the form of bundles were found at the wall of the extrudates and increased in volume with increase in both length and concentration, at the same temperature and shear stress. In the core region, there is laminar flow, presenting striation morphology, with the omnipresent bundles of fibers dispersed in the matrix. At higher shear rates, the bundles were pushed to the wall.

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Filler-content determination of wood-based composites by thermogravimetric analysis

Cited by 10 publications

References 7 publications

Application of cellulosic fiber in soil erosion mitigation: Prospect and challenges

Application of cellulosic fiber in soil erosion mitigation: Prospect and challenges

Determination of filler content in thermoplastic composites by FTIR analysis

Thermal and flow property–morphology relationship of sugarcane bagasse fiber‐filled polyamide 6 blends

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