Studies of properties and characteristics of low-density polyethylene/thermoplastic sago starch-reinforced kenaf core fiber composites

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 445-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norshahida Sarifuddin ◽  
Hanafi Ismail ◽  
Zuraida Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Sago Starch ◽  
Kenaf Core ◽  
Core Fiber

Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)/Thermoplastic Sago Starch (TPSS) Blend Filled with Kenaf Core Fiber (KCF)

2012 ◽  
Vol 626 ◽  
pp. 1048-1053
Author(s):  
Norshahida Sarifuddin ◽  
Hanafi Ismail ◽  
Ahmad Zuraida
Keyword(s):  
Starch Content ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Sago Starch ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Kenaf Core ◽  
Blending Method ◽  
Core Fiber ◽  
Hydrocarbon Polymer

Recently, blending of common hydrocarbon polymer with natural based materials has gain much interest towards the development of degradable composite. In this study, a series of low density polyethylene (LDPE)/thermoplastic sago starch (TPSS) blend reinforced with kenaf core fiber (KCF) with starch content ranging from 10 to 40 % were prepared via melt-blending method. For this study, kenaf loading was fixed at 20 % (by weight). The blended samples were characterized by means of tensile test and morphological study. The experimental result shows that there is a gradual decrease in tensile strength, modulus and elongation at break with increase in starch loading. The scanning electron micrograph (SEM) supports the findings of tensile properties.

Low-density polyethylene/sugarcane fiber composites from recycled polymer and treated fiber by steam explosion

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guilherme Luis Ribeiro ◽  
Meirene Gandara ◽  
Diego David Pinzón Moreno ◽  
Clodoaldo Saron
Keyword(s):  
Steam Explosion ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Treated Fiber ◽  
Recycled Polymer
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