The Effect of Binder on Mechanical Properties of Kenaf Fibre/Polypropylene Composites Using Full Factorial Method

Amran, Mohd; Izamshah, R.; Hadzley, Mohd; Shahir, Mohd; Amri, Mohd; Sanusi, Mohd; Hilmi, Hazwani

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.695.709

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“…On the other hand, the KF fiber addition made the composites more rigid and significantly reduced elongation to break. These results are similar to those obtained in previous studies on Alfa fiber reinforced PP composites and KF reinforced PP composites [45][46][47].…”

Section: Results and Discussion Tensile Propertiessupporting

confidence: 92%

Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene/Magnesium Hydroxide Composites

Lee

Sapuan

Hassan

2017

Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics

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This paper presents a study of the mechanical and thermal properties of kenaf fiber (KF) reinforced polypropylene (PP)/magnesium hydroxide (MH) composites. Pure PP samples show low tensile, flexural and flame retardant properties. It was found that KF and MH filler insertion improved the properties of PP composites. The incremental addition of KF fiber between 0 and 20 weight percent in composites results in higher tensile modulus and decomposed mass loss at onset temperature, but lower tensile strength, elongation, flexural strength and onset temperature. Addition of 25 wt% KF produces slightly higher flexural strength. Increasing the volume of MH filler in the composites caused lower strength, tensile modulus and elongation, but higher onset temperature and 2 nd peak temperature in thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) testing. Increasing the KF content in the PP matrix resulted in lower mass residue. Increasing the KF content in composites containing MH increased the mass residue at the end of the testing.

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Section: Results and Discussion Tensile Propertiessupporting

confidence: 92%

Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene/Magnesium Hydroxide Composites

Lee

Sapuan

Hassan

2017

Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics

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“…%/PP due to the amalgamation of MAPP. Additionally, this improved the tensile strength of the composites due to better compatibility at interfacial areas amid the filler and matrix (Amran et al 2014). Saad (2011) reported excellent dispersion of the filler-matrix resulting from the formation of the anhydride groups of epolene 43 occurring between an ester bond at the surfaces of Kenaf filler.…”

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The Effects of Maleic Anhydride Grafted PP (MAPP) on the Mechanical Properties of Injection Moulded Kenaf/CNTs/PP Composites

Razak

Sulong²,

Muhamad³

et al. 2018

JSM

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Composite materials have increasingly become crucial in manufacturing engineering products and producing commodity materials in the major industries including; automotive, aerospace, marine, construction, agriculture and health science. However, several improvements regarding the strength, dimensional stability and the cost of production are required. In this study, composite of Kenaf, multi-wall carbon nanotube (MWCNT) and polypropylene (PP) with maleic anhydridegrafted polypropylene (MAPP) are examined. The results highlight that increasing MAPP loading, in turn, increases the value of the mechanical properties. The composites are produced by blending kenaf/MWCNT/PP using a Sigma blade mixer and injection moulding. Injection moulding is a significant operation used to produce plastic products. In the study, Kenaf core fibre was mixed with MWCNT and polypropylene, in addition to MAPP. The MAPP is added by applying different percentage (1, 2, 3 and 4 wt. %) during the blending process. The main objective of the study was to analyse the effects of MAPP concentrations on the mechanical properties of the Kenaf/MWCNT/PP composite. The results of the study established that MAPP 3 wt. % concentration with MWCNT 3 wt. % loading and Kenaf 30 wt. % filler provide optimum results for the composites. There was approximately, a 21% enhance in tensile strength of Kenaf 30 wt. %/MWCNT, 3 wt. %/MAPP, 3 wt. %/PP observed compared to the (without) MAPP composite. The composites with coupling agent stimulate better filler dispersion between Kenaf, MWCNT and PP observed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and fieldemission scanning electron microscope (FESEM).

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“…In this case, the mechanical strength of composites solely depends on the percentage of NRL present in fabricated composite. Because NRL binder in composite material is used to enhance the contact between composite fibers which ensure better tensile strength [42]. Specifically, the NRL binder is confirming the uniform networking between the collagens of waste buffing dusts and fortifying the tensile strength of composite [43].…”

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Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Reinforced Waste Buffing Dust Based Composite Insole and Its Antimicrobial Activity

Dey

Hossain

Jamal

et al. 2022

Advances in Polymer Technology

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The objective of this research is to use zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) combined with buffing dust to develop footwear insole with antibacterial properties. In addition, performance analysis (mechanical, chemical, and thermal) of fabricated insole is also the integral consideration of this study. With such aim, antimicrobial composite insoles were fabricated via simple solution mixing of ZnONPs and natural rubber latex (NRL) binder along with buffing dusts with optimum ratio. Then, removal of water was considered by mechanical pressing followed by natural drying in sunlight. The chemical bonding and material interactions of composites were investigated using FT-IR and XRD, respectively. TGA analysis confirmed the thermal stability of composites, while SEM and OTR are elucidating the surface morphology and gas barrier properties, respectively. Tensile strength, elongation, flexibility, hardness, and water absorption of prepared composite with optimum NRL content were increased by 39, 31, 30, 38, and 28%, respectively. Finally, 78% antimicrobial performance was achieved against the suspension of ( 1.5 × 10 6 CFU / mL ) bacterial strain Staphylococcus aureus.

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The Effect of Binder on Mechanical Properties of Kenaf Fibre/Polypropylene Composites Using Full Factorial Method

Cited by 10 publications

References 10 publications

Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene/Magnesium Hydroxide Composites

Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene/Magnesium Hydroxide Composites

The Effects of Maleic Anhydride Grafted PP (MAPP) on the Mechanical Properties of Injection Moulded Kenaf/CNTs/PP Composites

Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Reinforced Waste Buffing Dust Based Composite Insole and Its Antimicrobial Activity

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