Incorporation of kenaf core fibers into low density polyethylene/thermoplastic sago starch blends exposed to natural weathering
The landfill disposal of a high volume of plastics that take a long time to decompose has led to a tremendous environmental problem. Incorporation of natural polymers and fibers into synthetic polymers accelerates the degradation rate by exposure to atmospheric agents such as sunlight, temperature an...
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| author | Sarifuddin, Norshahida Ismail, Hanafi Ahmad, Zuraida |
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| description | The landfill disposal of a high volume of plastics that take a long time to decompose has led to a tremendous environmental problem. Incorporation of natural polymers and
fibers into synthetic polymers accelerates the degradation rate by exposure to atmospheric agents such as sunlight, temperature and rainfall. In this work, thermoplastic
sago starch (TPSS) and kenaf core fibers (KCF) from agricultural feed stocks were blended with low density polyethylene (LDPE) for natural weathering studies. The
melt-mixed and compressed composite sheets had fiber loadings ranging from 0 to 40 wt.%, and were exposed to natural weathering conditions for a period of 3 and 6 months. The deterioration in mechanical, thermal, morphological and weight properties were investigated. |
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| spelling | iium-466122018-05-23T04:04:37Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/46612/ Incorporation of kenaf core fibers into low density polyethylene/thermoplastic sago starch blends exposed to natural weathering Sarifuddin, Norshahida Ismail, Hanafi Ahmad, Zuraida TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TA170 Environmental engineering. Sustainable engineering The landfill disposal of a high volume of plastics that take a long time to decompose has led to a tremendous environmental problem. Incorporation of natural polymers and fibers into synthetic polymers accelerates the degradation rate by exposure to atmospheric agents such as sunlight, temperature and rainfall. In this work, thermoplastic sago starch (TPSS) and kenaf core fibers (KCF) from agricultural feed stocks were blended with low density polyethylene (LDPE) for natural weathering studies. The melt-mixed and compressed composite sheets had fiber loadings ranging from 0 to 40 wt.%, and were exposed to natural weathering conditions for a period of 3 and 6 months. The deterioration in mechanical, thermal, morphological and weight properties were investigated. Taylor & Francis Group, LLC 2014-12-15 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/46612/1/15421406%252E2014%252E976516.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/46612/4/46612_Incorporation%20of%20Kenaf%20Core%20Fibers.SCOPUSpdf.pdf Sarifuddin, Norshahida and Ismail, Hanafi and Ahmad, Zuraida (2014) Incorporation of kenaf core fibers into low density polyethylene/thermoplastic sago starch blends exposed to natural weathering. Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals, 603 (1). pp. 180-193. ISSN 1542-1406 E-ISSN 1563-5287 http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15421406.2014.976516?journalCode=gmcl20 10.1080/15421406.2014.976516 |
| spellingShingle | TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TA170 Environmental engineering. Sustainable engineering Sarifuddin, Norshahida Ismail, Hanafi Ahmad, Zuraida Incorporation of kenaf core fibers into low density polyethylene/thermoplastic sago starch blends exposed to natural weathering |
| title | Incorporation of kenaf core fibers into low density polyethylene/thermoplastic sago starch blends exposed to natural weathering |
| title_full | Incorporation of kenaf core fibers into low density polyethylene/thermoplastic sago starch blends exposed to natural weathering |
| title_fullStr | Incorporation of kenaf core fibers into low density polyethylene/thermoplastic sago starch blends exposed to natural weathering |
| title_full_unstemmed | Incorporation of kenaf core fibers into low density polyethylene/thermoplastic sago starch blends exposed to natural weathering |
| title_short | Incorporation of kenaf core fibers into low density polyethylene/thermoplastic sago starch blends exposed to natural weathering |
| title_sort | incorporation of kenaf core fibers into low density polyethylene/thermoplastic sago starch blends exposed to natural weathering |
| topic | TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TA170 Environmental engineering. Sustainable engineering |
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