Factors that affect the mechanical properties of kenaf fiber reinforced polymer: A review

Kenaf fibre has emerged as an important plant cultivated in Malaysia and has been regarded as an industrial crop. The utilization of natural fibres, such as kenaf fibre, in the polymer matrix composites has, in fact, received much attention due to certain attributes, such as low in cost and densi...

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Main Authors: Tezara, C., Siregar, Januar Parlaungan, Lim, H.Y., Fauzi, F.A., Yazdi, Mohammad H., Moey, L. K., Lim, J.W.
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author Tezara, C.
Siregar, Januar Parlaungan
Lim, H.Y.
Fauzi, F.A.
Yazdi, Mohammad H.
Moey, L. K.
Lim, J.W.
author_facet Tezara, C.
Siregar, Januar Parlaungan
Lim, H.Y.
Fauzi, F.A.
Yazdi, Mohammad H.
Moey, L. K.
Lim, J.W.
author_sort Tezara, C.
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description Kenaf fibre has emerged as an important plant cultivated in Malaysia and has been regarded as an industrial crop. The utilization of natural fibres, such as kenaf fibre, in the polymer matrix composites has, in fact, received much attention due to certain attributes, such as low in cost and density, as well as its biodegradability feature. Moreover, numerous potential applications using the kenaf fibre can be explored due to its vast physical and mechanical properties. For instance, chemical treatment, fibre content and form, interfacial adhesion, and water absorption are some of the factors that affect the mechanical properties of kenaf fibre reinforced polymer. Besides, the study on the mechanical properties of kenaf fibre composites is indeed important as it plays an important role in determining a suitable application for various industrial products. In this review work, the factors that affect the mechanical properties of kenaf fibre reinforced polymer composite are highlighted to provide a source of literature for further researches concerning the use of kenaf fibre polymer composites on various applications.
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spelling intimal-7522017-03-22T03:18:11Z http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/752/ Factors that affect the mechanical properties of kenaf fiber reinforced polymer: A review Tezara, C. Siregar, Januar Parlaungan Lim, H.Y. Fauzi, F.A. Yazdi, Mohammad H. Moey, L. K. Lim, J.W. TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery Kenaf fibre has emerged as an important plant cultivated in Malaysia and has been regarded as an industrial crop. The utilization of natural fibres, such as kenaf fibre, in the polymer matrix composites has, in fact, received much attention due to certain attributes, such as low in cost and density, as well as its biodegradability feature. Moreover, numerous potential applications using the kenaf fibre can be explored due to its vast physical and mechanical properties. For instance, chemical treatment, fibre content and form, interfacial adhesion, and water absorption are some of the factors that affect the mechanical properties of kenaf fibre reinforced polymer. Besides, the study on the mechanical properties of kenaf fibre composites is indeed important as it plays an important role in determining a suitable application for various industrial products. In this review work, the factors that affect the mechanical properties of kenaf fibre reinforced polymer composite are highlighted to provide a source of literature for further researches concerning the use of kenaf fibre polymer composites on various applications. Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia 2016 Article PeerReviewed text en http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/752/1/Factors%20that%20affect%20the%20mechanical%20properties%20of%20kenaf%20fiber%20reinforced%20polymerA%20review.pdf Tezara, C. and Siregar, Januar Parlaungan and Lim, H.Y. and Fauzi, F.A. and Yazdi, Mohammad H. and Moey, L. K. and Lim, J.W. (2016) Factors that affect the mechanical properties of kenaf fiber reinforced polymer: A review. Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Sciences, 10 (2). pp. 2159-2175. ISSN 2231-8380 https://doi.org/10.15282/jmes.10.2.2016.19.0203
spellingShingle TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Tezara, C.
Siregar, Januar Parlaungan
Lim, H.Y.
Fauzi, F.A.
Yazdi, Mohammad H.
Moey, L. K.
Lim, J.W.
Factors that affect the mechanical properties of kenaf fiber reinforced polymer: A review
title Factors that affect the mechanical properties of kenaf fiber reinforced polymer: A review
title_full Factors that affect the mechanical properties of kenaf fiber reinforced polymer: A review
title_fullStr Factors that affect the mechanical properties of kenaf fiber reinforced polymer: A review
title_full_unstemmed Factors that affect the mechanical properties of kenaf fiber reinforced polymer: A review
title_short Factors that affect the mechanical properties of kenaf fiber reinforced polymer: A review
title_sort factors that affect the mechanical properties of kenaf fiber reinforced polymer: a review
topic TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
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