Evaluation of elastic modulus and hardness of polylactic acid-based biocomposite by nano-indentation

Lutpi, Husniyah Aliyah and Anuar, Hazleen and Surip, Siti Norasmah and Bonnia, Noor Najmi (2012) Evaluation of elastic modulus and hardness of polylactic acid-based biocomposite by nano-indentation. Advanced Materials Research, 576. pp. 446-449. ISSN 1022-6680

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Abstract

This study focuses on the micromechanical properties of polylactic acid (PLA) reinforced with kenaf fiber (KF) and organo-montmorillonite (OMMT) hybrid biocomposite by using nanoindenter. Nanoindenter is an analytical device that can record small load and depth with high accuracy and precision which can be used to determine the modulus, hardness and other mechanical properties of nanomaterials. The result shows that the optimum properties of the hardness and elastic modulus were dominated by PLA-KF-OMMT hybrid composite.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	4130/26583
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Mechanical Property, Nanoclay, Nanocomposites, Physical Properties, Polymer Blend
Subjects:	T Technology > TS Manufactures > TS195 Packaging
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr Hazleen Anuar
Date Deposited:	12 Nov 2012 10:19
Last Modified:	12 Nov 2012 10:19
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/26583

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