Improving Tensile Properties of Kenaf Fibers Treated with Sodium Hydroxide

Meon, Mohd Suhairil; Othman, Muhamad Fauzi; Husain, Hazran; Remeli, Muhammad Fairuz; Syawal, Mohd Syahar Mohd

doi:10.1016/j.proeng.2012.07.354

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“…In addition, kenaf is known for its good mechanical properties and fatigue and corrosion resistance (Maizatul et al 2013). In Malaysia, kenaf plantations produce large quantities of biomass because of its wide usage in various applications, such as food packaging, furniture, sports and leisure, and automotive components (Meon et al 2012).…”

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Tensile Properties, Water Resistance, and Thermal Properties of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene/Polyvinyl Alcohol/Kenaf Composites: Effect of 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl Methacrylate (TMS) as a Silane Coupling Agent

2016

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aComposites containing linear low-density polyethylene/polyvinyl alcohol and various loadings of kenaf fiber were prepared using a Haake internal mixer. The loading of kenaf fiber varied from 10 to 40 parts per hundred resin (phr). The coupling agent 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methacrylate (TMS) was evaluated for its effect on the processing torque, tensile properties, morphology, water resistance, and thermal properties of the composites. Composites without TMS were used as the control. The composites made from TMS-treated kenaf yielded higher stabilization torque, tensile strength, tensile modulus, water resistance, and thermal properties than the control composites. The improvements were attributed to the coupling effect of TMS.

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Tensile Properties, Water Resistance, and Thermal Properties of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene/Polyvinyl Alcohol/Kenaf Composites: Effect of 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl Methacrylate (TMS) as a Silane Coupling Agent

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“…In Malaysia, kenaf cultivation is being extensively promoted as national focus under the 9 th Malaysia Plan to replace tobacco [28]. Currently, there are about 2000 ha of kenaf plantation in Malaysia.…”

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Application of Kenaf Bast Fiber to Adsorb Cu(II), Pb(II) and Zn(II) in Aqueous Solution: Single- and Multi-metal Systems

Shamsudin¹,

Abdullah²,

Kamari³

2016

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“…As encouraged by the local government of Malaysia, planting, cultivating and harvesting of kenaf plant has growth widely in rural area in order to replace the tobacco plant as well as to support local market in producing high-density fiberboard and then exported the products worldwide. Also, kenaf fibers received a lot of attention to support for multi-application including automotive parts, packaging and furniture as well as sports and leisures [21].…”

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Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites: A Review on Potential for Corrugated Core of Sandwich Structures

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Abstract. Natural fibers, characterized by sustainability, have gained a considerable attention in recent years, due to their advantages of environmental acceptability and commercial viability. In this paper, the characterization of natural fibers including the mechanical properties and alkalization of fibers is presented. Most recent study had gone through the mercerization process to improve the toughness of natural fibers; which is a well-known hydrophilic material. Traditional reinforcement method was commonly used to fabricate a natural fiber composite such as hand lay-up and mold press due to its convenience in terms of time and cost. Also, different kind of matrix material used in different kind of natural fibers gave high impact on the tensile and flexural test result. By selecting appropriate chemical treatment, matrix material and fabrication method, the tensile and flexural test gives different results and findings. As most researchers tend to use metals to create corrugated cores for sandwich structure, it is possible to develop this structure using natural fibers such as kenaf, wood dust, and other natural fibers.

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Improving Tensile Properties of Kenaf Fibers Treated with Sodium Hydroxide

Cited by 120 publications

References 17 publications

Tensile Properties, Water Resistance, and Thermal Properties of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene/Polyvinyl Alcohol/Kenaf Composites: Effect of 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl Methacrylate (TMS) as a Silane Coupling Agent

Tensile Properties, Water Resistance, and Thermal Properties of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene/Polyvinyl Alcohol/Kenaf Composites: Effect of 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl Methacrylate (TMS) as a Silane Coupling Agent

Application of Kenaf Bast Fiber to Adsorb Cu(II), Pb(II) and Zn(II) in Aqueous Solution: Single- and Multi-metal Systems

Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites: A Review on Potential for Corrugated Core of Sandwich Structures

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