The effect of alkaline treatment on water absorption and tensile properties of non-woven kenaf polyester composite

Zakaria, Mohd Nazarudin and Othman, Maizatulnisa (2013) The effect of alkaline treatment on water absorption and tensile properties of non-woven kenaf polyester composite. Advanced Materials Research, 812. pp. 258-262. ISSN 1022-6680

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Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of alkali treatment on water absorption and tensile properties of non-woven kenaf polyester composite. Kenaf fiber mat was treated with 2, 4 and 6% of different sodium hydroxide (NaOH) concentration. The composite was fabricated using compression molding technique. It was found that treatment reduced the overall water uptake of composites. The 6% treated fibre composite was greater in moisture resistance as compared to untreated. The tensile strength of the composites was substantially improved after alkali treatment, and it was similar with the tensile modulus.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	6759/34220
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Surface Morphology, Water Absorption, Tensile, Non-Woven Kenaf Polyester Composite
Subjects:	Q Science > QD Chemistry
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 Maizatulnisa Othman
Date Deposited:	15 Jan 2014 11:35
Last Modified:	15 Jan 2014 11:35
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/34220

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