The Effect of Fiber Surface Treatment on the Water Absorption and Morphological Properties of Linear Low Density Polyethylene/Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)/Kenaf Composites

2017 ◽  
Vol 264 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Ai Ling Pang ◽  
Hanafi Ismail ◽  
Azhar Abu Bakar
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Bicarbonate ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Interfacial Adhesion ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Linear Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Chromium Sulfate

The effect of untreated and treated (chromium sulfate and sodium bicarbonate) kenaf (KNF) on the water uptake and morphological properties of linear low density polyethylene/poly(vinyl alcohol)/kenaf (LLDPE/PVOH/KNF) composites was studied. The composites were prepared by using an internal mixer (Haake Polydrive) at 150 °C and 50 rpm for 10 min. The results showed that the untreated composites tend to absorb greater amount of water compared to the treated composites. This shows that the chromium sulfate and sodium bicarbonate treatment on KNF had improved the interfacial adhesion between KNF and LLDPE/PVOH matrices. Consequently, the capability of water absorption by the treated composites was reduced. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) result shows that lesser traces of filler pull-out and better filler-matrix interfacial adhesion were observed in the tensile fractured surfaces of treated composites.

Linear Low Density Polyethylene/Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)/Kenaf (LLDPE/PVA/KNF) Composites: Effect of 3-(Trimethoxysilyl)Propyl Methacrylate as Silane Coupling Agent on Tensile and Morphological Properties

2016 ◽  
Vol 694 ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Ai Ling Pang ◽  
Hanafi Ismail ◽  
Azhar Abu Bakar
Keyword(s):  
Coupling Agent ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Silane Coupling Agent ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Linear Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Propyl Methacrylate ◽  
Morphological Studies ◽  
Silane Coupling

The tensile properties and morphological studies of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE)/poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/kenaf (KNF) composites with and without 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate (silane coupling agent) were investigated. The composites with different KNF loading (10, 20, 30, 40 phr) were prepared using a Thermo Haake Polydrive internal mixer at 150°C and 50 rpm for 10 min. The results indicated that composites with 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate gives higher tensile strength and modulus but lower elongation at break than composites without. The presence of 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate found to enhance the interfacial adhesion between LLDPE/PVA matrix and KNF fiber. Morphological studies on tensile fractured surfaces showed good adhesion between LLDPE/PVA matrix and KNF, and better dispersion of KNF for the composites with 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate.

Tensile Properties and Morphological Studies of Kenaf-Filled Linear Low Density Polyethylene/Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) (LLDPE/PVA/KNF) Composites: The Effects of KNF Loading

2016 ◽  
Vol 1133 ◽  
pp. 156-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ai Ling Pang ◽  
Hanafi Ismail ◽  
Azhar Abu Bakar
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Linear Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Morphological Studies ◽  
Internal Mixer

Tensile properties and morphological studies of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE)/poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/kenaf (KNF) composites were investigated. The composites with different KNF loading (0, 10, 20, 30, 40 phr) were prepared using a Thermo Haake Polydrive internal mixer at 150°C and 50 rpm for 10 min. The results indicated that tensile strength and elongation at break were decreased with increasing KNF loading, whereas tensile modulus showed the opposite trend. Tensile fractured surfaces observed by scanning electron microscopy showed better interfacial adhesion between LLDPE/PVA and KNF at 10 phr KNF loading.

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