Optimization of alkali treatment condition on tensile properties of kenaf reinforced polyester composite using response surface method

The interface bonding from the chemical treatment of the reinforced fibers can be seen as a great factor that affecting the mechanical properties of fiber composite. The alkali treatment serves as a method to increase the surface roughness that are resulting in better mechanical interlocking and inc...

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Main Authors: Ahmad Jamal, Ezazul Fahmee, Hashim, Mohd Yusni, Othman, Mohd Hilmi, Marwah, Omar Mohd Faizan, Mohd Amin, Azriszul, Johar, Muhammad Akmal, Ng, Chuan Huat
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author Ahmad Jamal, Ezazul Fahmee
Hashim, Mohd Yusni
Othman, Mohd Hilmi
Marwah, Omar Mohd Faizan
Mohd Amin, Azriszul
Johar, Muhammad Akmal
Ng, Chuan Huat
author_facet Ahmad Jamal, Ezazul Fahmee
Hashim, Mohd Yusni
Othman, Mohd Hilmi
Marwah, Omar Mohd Faizan
Mohd Amin, Azriszul
Johar, Muhammad Akmal
Ng, Chuan Huat
author_sort Ahmad Jamal, Ezazul Fahmee
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description The interface bonding from the chemical treatment of the reinforced fibers can be seen as a great factor that affecting the mechanical properties of fiber composite. The alkali treatment serves as a method to increase the surface roughness that are resulting in better mechanical interlocking and increases the amount of cellulose exposed on the fiber surface. The optimum condition of the alkali treatment on the tensile strength was investigated using response surface method (RSM). The kenaf fiber was treated with different concentration of alkali treatment, soaking time and temperature. Then, the prepared samples of fiber composites were tested using ASTM D638 tensile test to determine the tensile strength. The highest average reading of kenaf reinforced composite was 26.37MPa from the highest percentage of volume fraction which was 25%. The analysis of variance was conducted using the full quadratic term at the beginning of response surface methodology analysis work. From the response surface plot, the optimum composite tensile strength was achieved by setting the immersion temperature ranging at 30°C to 80°C and alkali concentration of 6%. The values of this experimental tensile strength can be used for light weight constructional applications, auto industry, and many custom products.
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spelling uthm-46822021-12-14T07:11:25Z http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/4682/ Optimization of alkali treatment condition on tensile properties of kenaf reinforced polyester composite using response surface method Ahmad Jamal, Ezazul Fahmee Hashim, Mohd Yusni Othman, Mohd Hilmi Marwah, Omar Mohd Faizan Mohd Amin, Azriszul Johar, Muhammad Akmal Ng, Chuan Huat T Technology (General) TA401-492 Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials The interface bonding from the chemical treatment of the reinforced fibers can be seen as a great factor that affecting the mechanical properties of fiber composite. The alkali treatment serves as a method to increase the surface roughness that are resulting in better mechanical interlocking and increases the amount of cellulose exposed on the fiber surface. The optimum condition of the alkali treatment on the tensile strength was investigated using response surface method (RSM). The kenaf fiber was treated with different concentration of alkali treatment, soaking time and temperature. Then, the prepared samples of fiber composites were tested using ASTM D638 tensile test to determine the tensile strength. The highest average reading of kenaf reinforced composite was 26.37MPa from the highest percentage of volume fraction which was 25%. The analysis of variance was conducted using the full quadratic term at the beginning of response surface methodology analysis work. From the response surface plot, the optimum composite tensile strength was achieved by setting the immersion temperature ranging at 30°C to 80°C and alkali concentration of 6%. The values of this experimental tensile strength can be used for light weight constructional applications, auto industry, and many custom products. Penerbit UTHM 2018 Article PeerReviewed text en http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/4682/1/AJ%202018%20%28436%29.pdf Ahmad Jamal, Ezazul Fahmee and Hashim, Mohd Yusni and Othman, Mohd Hilmi and Marwah, Omar Mohd Faizan and Mohd Amin, Azriszul and Johar, Muhammad Akmal and Ng, Chuan Huat (2018) Optimization of alkali treatment condition on tensile properties of kenaf reinforced polyester composite using response surface method. The International Journal of Integrated Engineering, 10 (1). pp. 40-46. ISSN 2229-838X https://doi.org/10.30880/ijie.xx.xx.xxxx.xx.xxxx
spellingShingle T Technology (General)
TA401-492 Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
Ahmad Jamal, Ezazul Fahmee
Hashim, Mohd Yusni
Othman, Mohd Hilmi
Marwah, Omar Mohd Faizan
Mohd Amin, Azriszul
Johar, Muhammad Akmal
Ng, Chuan Huat
Optimization of alkali treatment condition on tensile properties of kenaf reinforced polyester composite using response surface method
title Optimization of alkali treatment condition on tensile properties of kenaf reinforced polyester composite using response surface method
title_full Optimization of alkali treatment condition on tensile properties of kenaf reinforced polyester composite using response surface method
title_fullStr Optimization of alkali treatment condition on tensile properties of kenaf reinforced polyester composite using response surface method
title_full_unstemmed Optimization of alkali treatment condition on tensile properties of kenaf reinforced polyester composite using response surface method
title_short Optimization of alkali treatment condition on tensile properties of kenaf reinforced polyester composite using response surface method
title_sort optimization of alkali treatment condition on tensile properties of kenaf reinforced polyester composite using response surface method
topic T Technology (General)
TA401-492 Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
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