Experimental and Numerical Study of the Critical Length of Short Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 821-828 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Nematollahi ◽  
Mehdi Karevan ◽  
Marzieh Fallah ◽  
Mahmoud Farzin
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Study ◽  
Critical Length ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Kenaf Fiber ◽  
Polypropylene Composites

Flexural properties untreated and treated kenaf fiber reinforced polypropylene composites

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Muslimin Husin ◽  
Mohammad Sukri Mustapa ◽  
Md Saidin Wahab ◽  
Ahmad Mubarak Tajul Arifin ◽  
Mohd Idrus Mohd Masirin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Flexural Properties ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Kenaf Fiber ◽  
Polypropylene Composites

Characteristics on Treated Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites

2017 ◽  
Vol 909 ◽  
pp. 94-99
Author(s):  
Muhammad Muslimin Husin ◽  
Mohammad Sukri Mustapa ◽  
Md. Saidin Wahab ◽  
Ahmad Mubarak Tajul Arifin ◽  
Reventheran A.L. Ganasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Alkali Treatment ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Morphological Comparison ◽  
Kenaf Fiber ◽  
Polypropylene Composites ◽  
Composition Ratio ◽  
Tensile Performance ◽  
Test Press

Nowadays natural fiber and polymer matrix are being extensively used as alternatives in producing furniture like ceiling, floor and etc. to fulfill society demand instead of environmental friendly and saving cost. The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (MAPP) as a coupling agent for reinforcement between kenaf fiber (KF) and polypropylene (PP). The ratio of MAPP between 3% and 5% was observed to determine which composition ratio is better. The tensile strength for both 30% KF and 40% KF was treated through the alkali treatment process with 5% sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Kenaf fiber reinforced polypropylene (PP/KF) composites were melt blended and then used hydraulic molding test press machine for characterization to observe their tensile strengths by measuring their threshold. Tensile test was carried out to determine the tensile stresses of the composite at the best composition ratio of kenaf fiber that are 30% KF and 40% KF instead of MAPP ratio. The result shows 40% KF (5% MAPP) lead to better tensile performance compared to 40% KF (3% MAPP), 30% KF (5% MAPP) and 30% KF (3% MAPP). Meanwhile, Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is used to observe the morphological comparison between untreated KF and treated KF as well as PP/KF. The good interfacial bonding between KF and PP was 5% MAPP rather than 3% MAPP due to the optimum strength received. Overall 5% MAPP with 40% PP/KF had shown the best result compared to others with the estimated tensile strength value of 21.38 MPa.

Crushing Performances of Axially Compressed Woven Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Cylindrical Composites

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Al Emran Ismail ◽  
◽  
Azmahani Sadikin ◽  
Mohd Nasrull Abdol Rahman ◽  
Shahruddin Mahzan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Kenaf Fiber ◽  
Woven Kenaf

Improved mechanical performances of short aramid fiber‐reinforced polypropylene composites by Ti 3 C 2 Mxene nanosheets

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bolin Tang ◽  
Yaru Yang ◽  
Yicheng Shi ◽  
Huijie Nie ◽  
Hongqin Xia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aramid Fiber ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Polypropylene Composites ◽  
Mechanical Performances
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document