Mechanical and thermal properties of environmentally friendly composites derived from sugar palm tree
The aim of this paper is to study the effect of fibre content on mechanical properties, water absorption behaviour and thermal properties of sugar palm fibre (SPF) reinforced plasticized sugar palm starch (SPF/SPS) biocomposites. The biocomposites were prepared with different amounts of fibres (i.e....
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| author | Salit, Mohd Sapuan Zainudin, Edi Syams Japar, Sahari Maleque, Md Abdul |
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| description | The aim of this paper is to study the effect of fibre content on mechanical properties, water absorption behaviour and thermal properties of sugar palm fibre (SPF) reinforced plasticized sugar palm starch (SPF/SPS) biocomposites. The biocomposites were prepared with different amounts of fibres (i.e. 10%, 20% and 30% by weight percent) by using glycerol as plasticizer for the starch. The mechanical properties of plasticized SPS improved with the incorporation of fibres. Fibre loading also increased the thermal stability of the biocomposite in this investigation. Water uptake and moisture content of SPF/SPS biocomposites decreased with the incorporation of fibres, which is due to better interfacial bonding between the matrix and fibres as well as the hindrance to absorption caused by the fibres. Fractographic studies through scanning electron microscopy showed homogeneous distribution of fibres and matrix with good adhesion which play an important role in improving the mechanical properties of biocomposites. |
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| spelling | upm-284792018-06-21T06:34:26Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/28479/ Mechanical and thermal properties of environmentally friendly composites derived from sugar palm tree Salit, Mohd Sapuan Zainudin, Edi Syams Japar, Sahari Maleque, Md Abdul The aim of this paper is to study the effect of fibre content on mechanical properties, water absorption behaviour and thermal properties of sugar palm fibre (SPF) reinforced plasticized sugar palm starch (SPF/SPS) biocomposites. The biocomposites were prepared with different amounts of fibres (i.e. 10%, 20% and 30% by weight percent) by using glycerol as plasticizer for the starch. The mechanical properties of plasticized SPS improved with the incorporation of fibres. Fibre loading also increased the thermal stability of the biocomposite in this investigation. Water uptake and moisture content of SPF/SPS biocomposites decreased with the incorporation of fibres, which is due to better interfacial bonding between the matrix and fibres as well as the hindrance to absorption caused by the fibres. Fractographic studies through scanning electron microscopy showed homogeneous distribution of fibres and matrix with good adhesion which play an important role in improving the mechanical properties of biocomposites. Elsevier 2013 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/28479/1/Mechanical%20and%20thermal%20properties%20of%20environmentally%20friendly%20composites%20derived%20from%20sugar%20palm%20tree.pdf Salit, Mohd Sapuan and Zainudin, Edi Syams and Japar, Sahari and Maleque, Md Abdul (2013) Mechanical and thermal properties of environmentally friendly composites derived from sugar palm tree. Materials and Design, 49. pp. 285-289. ISSN 0264-1275; ESSN: 1873-4197 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S026130691300071X?via%3Dihub#! 10.1016/j.matdes.2013.01.048 |
| spellingShingle | Salit, Mohd Sapuan Zainudin, Edi Syams Japar, Sahari Maleque, Md Abdul Mechanical and thermal properties of environmentally friendly composites derived from sugar palm tree |
| title | Mechanical and thermal properties of environmentally friendly composites derived from sugar palm tree |
| title_full | Mechanical and thermal properties of environmentally friendly composites derived from sugar palm tree |
| title_fullStr | Mechanical and thermal properties of environmentally friendly composites derived from sugar palm tree |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mechanical and thermal properties of environmentally friendly composites derived from sugar palm tree |
| title_short | Mechanical and thermal properties of environmentally friendly composites derived from sugar palm tree |
| title_sort | mechanical and thermal properties of environmentally friendly composites derived from sugar palm tree |
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