Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Coconut Coir Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites

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dc.contributor.authorLai, C.Y.
dc.contributor.authorAhmad, M.
dc.contributor.authorDahlan, K.Z.H.M.
dc.contributor.authorSapuan, S.M.
dc.contributor.authorYahya, N.
dc.date.accessioned2014-05-09T05:06:31Z
dc.date.available2014-05-09T05:06:31Z
dc.date.issued2007-02-08
dc.description.abstractNatural Fibers have an outstanding potential as reinforcement inthermoplastics. The objectives of this experiment are to evaluate the suitabilityof producing Fiber composites using coconut coir fibers. This study deals withthe preparation of coconut coir composites by using compression technique inwhich good interfacial adhesion is generated by a combination of fiber modificationand matrix methods. Initially the coconut fibers were treated in order toimprove resin fiber interfacial bonding. The treatment agents used includedalkali, stearic acid, acetone, and potassium permanganate. The various reactionsbetween the modified fiber and polypropylene chains were used improve theinterfacial adhesion between the fiber and polymer using the new bond. Generally,composites that contain treated fiber have a higher tensile modulus andgreater flexural modulus than do untreated fiber composites. Typical mechanicaltests on strength, flexability, hardness, and dielectric were performed and theresults are reported.en_US
dc.identifier.citationPolymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering,44: 619–632,2005en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1086
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectShort-fiber compositesen_US
dc.subjectpolymersen_US
dc.subjectfractureen_US
dc.subjectstress transferen_US
dc.subjectscanning electron microscopy (SEM)en_US
dc.titleMechanical and Electrical Properties of Coconut Coir Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene Compositesen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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