Natural Weathering of Kenaf Bast Fibre-Filled Poly(Butylene Succinate) Composites: Effect of Fibre Loading and Compatibiliser Addition

Thirmizir, Mohd Zharif Ahmad; Ishak, Z. A. Mohd; Taib, R. Mat; Rahim, Suzieleez Syrene Abdul; Jani, S. Mohamad

doi:10.1007/s10924-010-0272-2

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“…UV radiation leads to radical formation, followed by the absorption of oxygen and formation of oxidized groups such as carbonyl, carboxyl and hydroxyl [2]. This formation will cause the polymer to become brittle and will decrease the properties such as melt flow/viscosity, molecular weight and mechanical strength upon exposure [10]. The photo-degradation of natural fibers is attributed to the degradation of its components (cellulose, hemicelluloses, lignin etc.)…”

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Incorporation of Kenaf Core Fibers into Low Density Polyethylene/Thermoplastic Sago Starch Blends Exposed to Natural Weathering

Sarifuddin¹,

Ismail²,

Ahmad

2014

Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals

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The landfill disposal of a high volume of plastics that take a long time to decompose has led to a tremendous environmental problem. Incorporation of natural polymers and fibers into synthetic polymers accelerates the degradation rate by exposure to atmospheric agents such as sunlight, temperature and rainfall. In this work, thermoplastic sago starch (TPSS) and kenaf core fibers (KCF) from agricultural feed stocks were blended with low density polyethylene (LDPE) for natural weathering studies. The melt-mixed and compressed composite sheets had fiber loadings ranging from 0 to 40 wt.%, and were exposed to natural weathering conditions for a period of 3 and 6 months. The deterioration in mechanical, thermal, morphological and weight properties were investigated.

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“…The photo-degradation of natural fibers is attributed to the degradation of its components (cellulose, hemicelluloses, lignin etc.) and can usually be detected by an initial color change and surface roughening [10].…”

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Incorporation of Kenaf Core Fibers into Low Density Polyethylene/Thermoplastic Sago Starch Blends Exposed to Natural Weathering

Sarifuddin¹,

Ismail²,

Ahmad

2014

Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals

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“…It is also possible to notice bands placed in the 916 cm 21 region, which correspond to vinyl groups. The occurrence of terminal vinyl groups is also attributed to the degradation reaction of the PBS chain [61]. FTIR spectra of the esterification samples are very similar and there are no significant differences among them.…”

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Synthesis of poly(butylene succinate) using metal catalysts

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“…Recent works have dealt with PBS reinforced with natural plant fibers [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31]: the aim being to increase the performance of the biopolymer while reducing the weight of the final material with further economic advantages, as part of the polymer is replaced by less expensive materials. In addition to the properties of PBS already mentioned, the presence of polar groups (carbonyl groups) and nonpolar segments in its structure ( Fig.…”

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Biocomposites based on poly(butylene succinate) and curaua: Mechanical and morphological properties

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Biocomposites based on poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) and curaua fibers have been produced by compression molding, and investigated as a function of fiber length and amount.Mechanical tests, water uptake and morphology studies were carried out in order to assess the composite features according to the characteristics of the reinforcing agents. It turns out that the impact and flexural strengths increase with fiber content. Moreover, the fiber length, varying from 1 to 4 cm for the composite reinforced with 20 wt% of fiber, influences impact strength, which is higher for shorter than for longer fibers. However, flexural strength is not greatly influenced by the length of the fibers. Water uptake studies reveal a higher sensitivity of the material to fiber content rather than fiber size. Biocomposites, which are characterized by enhanced mechanical properties as compared to PBS, can have different applications, for example in rigid packaging or interior car parts.

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Natural Weathering of Kenaf Bast Fibre-Filled Poly(Butylene Succinate) Composites: Effect of Fibre Loading and Compatibiliser Addition

Cited by 47 publications

References 24 publications

Incorporation of Kenaf Core Fibers into Low Density Polyethylene/Thermoplastic Sago Starch Blends Exposed to Natural Weathering

Incorporation of Kenaf Core Fibers into Low Density Polyethylene/Thermoplastic Sago Starch Blends Exposed to Natural Weathering

Synthesis of poly(butylene succinate) using metal catalysts

Biocomposites based on poly(butylene succinate) and curaua: Mechanical and morphological properties

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