Bonding properties and performance of multi-layered kenaf board [PDF]
Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) has recently been introduced to the Malaysian bio-composite industry. Based on their basic properties, both the bast fibres and core material of kenaf are distinctly different.
Ab. Wahab, Nor Hafizah +5 more
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Morphological, pathogenic and molecular characterization of Lasiodiplodia theobromae: a causal pathogen of black rot disease on kenaf seeds in Malaysia [PDF]
Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) is a fibre crop grown in Malaysia as a substitute crop for tobacco. Previous study have recorded that kenaf has been infected by various genera of seed-borne pathogen include Fusarium, Synnematium, Alternaria, Colletotrichum ...
M., Norhayati +2 more
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Effect of Weathering on Functional Group and Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene-kenaf Composites [PDF]
The functional group and the mechanical properties of unweathered and weathered polypropylen (PP)-kenaf composites have been analyzed by Forier-Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Universal Testing Machine.
Onggo, H. (Holia), Pujiastuti, S. (Sri)
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Intercropping kenaf and cowpea
Experiment was conducted at Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Nigeria, to assess the compatibility of kenaf with cowpea in kenaf/cowpea mixtures. There were eight treatments. Each treatment was replicated four times in a randomized complete block design.
openaire +3 more sources
Preparation and Characterisation of Laminated Fibre-Reinforced Polypopylene/Ethylene Vinyl Acetate/Organoclay Composites [PDF]
There is an increasing need to investigate more environmental friendly, sustainable materials to replace existing materials as industry attempts to lessen the dependence on petroleum based fuels and products.
Kamarudin, Siti Hasnah
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A CONJOINT ANALYSIS OF PAPER DEMAND BY COMMERCIAL GRAPHIC DESIGNERS [PDF]
Conjoint analysis was used to evaluate the preferences of graphic designers toward kenaf paper. Results indicate that price is of overwhelming importance to designers in their purchasing decisions regarding paper stock.
Bacon, J. Richard +4 more
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A study on the post impact and open hole tensile strength of kenaf and kenaf/fibreglass hybrid reinforced composite / Zuraidah Salleh [PDF]
Natural fibres have emerged as the potential reinforcement material for composite structures and have gained interest by many researchers. Due to their light weight and low costs when compared with synthetic fibre.
Salleh, Zuraidah
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The mechanical properties of kenaf phloem bundle fibers are valuable for reinforced composites or boards, more so than similar materials also used in textile or papermaking applications.
Zhou Cheng +6 more
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Development of High Quality Printing Paper Using Kenaf (Hibiscus Cannabinus) Fibers [PDF]
Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) is an annual non-wood plant which has shown great potential as an alternative source of papermaking fiber. The purpose of this research was to investigate the suitability of Malaysian cultivated kenaf fibers in the ...
Ashori, Alireza
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