The effect of kenaf core fibre loading on properties of low density polyethylene/thermoplastic sago starch/kenaf core fiber composites

The rising concern about plastic waste disposal problems and the need for more versatile polymer-based materials has led to an increasing interest on blending synthetic polymer with degradable materials. In this present study, low density polyethylene (LDPE) and plasticised sago starch or so-called...

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Main Authors:	Sarifuddin, Norshahida, Ahmad, Zuraida, Ismail , Hanafi
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Language:	English
Published:	Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2013 2013
Subjects:	TA401 Materials of engineering and construction
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spelling	iium-348172016-02-11T02:45:54Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/34817/ The effect of kenaf core fibre loading on properties of low density polyethylene/thermoplastic sago starch/kenaf core fiber composites Sarifuddin, Norshahida Ahmad, Zuraida Ismail , Hanafi TA401 Materials of engineering and construction The rising concern about plastic waste disposal problems and the need for more versatile polymer-based materials has led to an increasing interest on blending synthetic polymer with degradable materials. In this present study, low density polyethylene (LDPE) and plasticised sago starch or so-called thermoplastic sago starch (TPSS) blends containing different percentage of kenaf core fibres (KCF) were prepared. The effects of different fibre loading (10–40% by weight) on the processing and mechanical properties were investigated. In order to further justify the obtained properties, the fabricated composites were characterised by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and water uptake behaviour. In this work, the blend ratio of LDPE/TPSS was fixed at 90/10 (weight percentage) respectively. The results showed that the incorporation of KCF into the blend caused a considerable improvement in tensile strength and Young's modulus. Optimum strength was obtained at 6.704 MPa. FTIR analysis revealed slight changes in band position and intensities due to hydrogen bond formation occurring after the inclusion of fibre. Whereas, decomposition temperature (Td) was improved because of higher thermal stability of fibres and DSC results illustrated the phase compatibility between components in the composite system. Moreover, water uptake tended to increase as the hydrophilic character of KCF impart to the composites. Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2013 2013 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/34817/2/Journal_of_Physical_Science_2013.pdf Sarifuddin, Norshahida and Ahmad, Zuraida and Ismail , Hanafi (2013) The effect of kenaf core fibre loading on properties of low density polyethylene/thermoplastic sago starch/kenaf core fiber composites. Journal of Physical Science , 24 (2). pp. 97-115. ISSN 1675-3402 http://web.usm.my/jps/current.html
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description	The rising concern about plastic waste disposal problems and the need for more versatile polymer-based materials has led to an increasing interest on blending synthetic polymer with degradable materials. In this present study, low density polyethylene (LDPE) and plasticised sago starch or so-called thermoplastic sago starch (TPSS) blends containing different percentage of kenaf core fibres (KCF) were prepared. The effects of different fibre loading (10–40% by weight) on the processing and mechanical properties were investigated. In order to further justify the obtained properties, the fabricated composites were characterised by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and water uptake behaviour. In this work, the blend ratio of LDPE/TPSS was fixed at 90/10 (weight percentage) respectively. The results showed that the incorporation of KCF into the blend caused a considerable improvement in tensile strength and Young's modulus. Optimum strength was obtained at 6.704 MPa. FTIR analysis revealed slight changes in band position and intensities due to hydrogen bond formation occurring after the inclusion of fibre. Whereas, decomposition temperature (Td) was improved because of higher thermal stability of fibres and DSC results illustrated the phase compatibility between components in the composite system. Moreover, water uptake tended to increase as the hydrophilic character of KCF impart to the composites.
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author	Sarifuddin, Norshahida Ahmad, Zuraida Ismail , Hanafi
author_facet	Sarifuddin, Norshahida Ahmad, Zuraida Ismail , Hanafi
author_sort	Sarifuddin, Norshahida
title	The effect of kenaf core fibre loading on properties of low density polyethylene/thermoplastic sago starch/kenaf core fiber composites
title_short	The effect of kenaf core fibre loading on properties of low density polyethylene/thermoplastic sago starch/kenaf core fiber composites
title_full	The effect of kenaf core fibre loading on properties of low density polyethylene/thermoplastic sago starch/kenaf core fiber composites
title_fullStr	The effect of kenaf core fibre loading on properties of low density polyethylene/thermoplastic sago starch/kenaf core fiber composites
title_full_unstemmed	The effect of kenaf core fibre loading on properties of low density polyethylene/thermoplastic sago starch/kenaf core fiber composites
title_sort	effect of kenaf core fibre loading on properties of low density polyethylene/thermoplastic sago starch/kenaf core fiber composites
publisher	Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2013
publishDate	2013
url	http://irep.iium.edu.my/34817/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/34817/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/34817/2/Journal_of_Physical_Science_2013.pdf
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The effect of kenaf core fibre loading on properties of low density polyethylene/thermoplastic sago starch/kenaf core fiber composites

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