Chemically Modified Kenaf Bast Fibres Reinforced Polyster Composites

Mustahil, Noorul Linda Suraya (2012) Chemically Modified Kenaf Bast Fibres Reinforced Polyster Composites. Masters thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.

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Abstract

Kenaf is locally planted and having great potential as reinforcement in polymer composite. However, the limitation occurs due to the hydrophilic nature of cell wall polymers. The main purpose of this research is to explore the potential of the chemical modification of kenaf bast fibre to be use in high performance composites. Kenaf bast fibre was used as reinforcement and unsaturated polyester as polymer matrix. The chemical modification of kenaf bast fibres was carried out by using propionic and succinic anhydride. Five retention times were set which were 30, 60, 120, 180 and 240 minutes at 100 °C. Chemical modification was confirmed by increase in WPG and also FT-IR.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) > T1-995 Technology(General)
Divisions:	Pusat Pengajian Teknologi Industri (School of Industrial Technology) > Thesis
Depositing User:	ASM Ab Shukor Mustapa
Date Deposited:	04 Jul 2019 07:57
Last Modified:	04 Jul 2019 07:57
URI:	http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/44867

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