Study The Mechanical Properties On Biocomposites Of Kenaf Fibers

Norshahira, Mohd Fauzi (2010) Study The Mechanical Properties On Biocomposites Of Kenaf Fibers. Project Report. UTeM, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

The polymeric bio-composite material is a constituent a polymeric matrix (resin) and a reinforcement of natural fibers which usually derived from plants or cellulose. The objective of this study is to study the mechanical properties on bio-composite of kenaf fiber and application to commercial products. The bio-material that are been used in this research is mainly from the thermoset polymer which is polyester and kenaf fiber from kenaf plant. Furthermore, treatment for kenaf reinforcement fiber for its concentrations is 2% NaOH and with soaking time of 3 hours. For the manufacturing process, the kenaf and Polyester is prepared using Hand Lay-up process. There are 4 difference elongations on matrix and fiber reinforcement which is particulate fiber, randomly oriented fiber, unidirectional fiber and crossply continues fiber. The reinforcement fiber is being put on into difference type of fiber alignment such as discontinuous and continuous fiber reinforcement composition. Next, the sample will be going through to check their mechanical properties, such as tensile test, flexural test, impact test and hardness test. The entire test had been analyse to make a final conclusion based on the result finding. Based on the final finding the conclusion will be derived to the next implementation for the best application using the higher mechanical properties.

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