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Kenaf fiber‐reinforced copolyester biocomposites
Polymer Composites, 2011AbstractIn this study the morphology and properties of a biodegradable aliphatic–aromatic copolyester mixed with kenaf fiber were investigated. Untreated kenaf fiber, as well as kenaf fiber treated with NaOH, and with NaOH followed by silane coupling agent treatment at various concentrations, were used as fillers in the composites.
T.H. Mokhothu, B.R. Guduri, A.S. Luyt
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Mechanical properties of nanoclay-filled kenaf and hybrid glass/kenaf fiber composites
Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021Abstract Kenaf is a natural fiber that can be used as an alternative reinforcement material due to its excellent properties such as low density and high strength. In this study, kenaf composites were developed by hybridizing with glass fiber and modified with nanoclay to enhance its mechanical properties.
Napisah Sapiai +3 more
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Thermal Characterization of Alkali Treated Kenaf Fibers and Kenaf-Epoxy Composites
Fibers and Polymers, 2018Chemical treatment of natural fibers is a well-defined means of mechanical property improvement in natural fiberreinforced composites. An understanding of mechanical and thermal properties in these media is essential for evaluating heat transfer, thermal degradation, and overall performance of these composites over their product lifetime. However, very
Levi Gardner +5 more
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Mechanical properties of kenaf fibers and kenaf/PLA composites
Mechanics of Materials, 2008Abstract This paper describes the cultivation of kenaf and application to biodegradable composite materials. The unidirectional biodegradable composite materials were made from kenaf fibers and an emulsion-type PLA resin. Thermal analysis of kenaf fibers revealed that tensile strength of kenaf fibers decreased when kept at 180 °C for 60 min ...
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Improved Chemical Retting of Kenaf Fibers
Textile Research Journal, 2002Moldable nonwoven fabrics for automotive applications make up a large market, but they are currently made from synthetic fibers that are not easily biodegraded. Incorpo rating kenaf fibers into automotive nonwovens may enhance their biodegradability, while imparting improved acoustical insulation and reducing vehicle weight (kenaf fiber density is 1.4
D.V. Parikh +7 more
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Frost kill and kenaf fiber quality
Industrial Crops and Products, 1999Abstract Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) grown in northern Mississippi and elsewhere often is injured by early frost and killed before harvest. Frost kill often is associated with fungal growth or rot, so its effect on fiber quality is a major concern. Fiber processing also affects the quality and chemical composition of fibers. Therefore, this study was
Gita N. Ramaswamy +3 more
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Kenaf fiber reinforced composites: A review
Materials & Design, 2011Abstract The development of high-performance engineering products made from natural resources is increasing worldwide, due to renewable and environmental issues. Among the many different types of natural resources, kenaf plants have been extensively exploited over the past few years. Therefore, this paper presents an overview of the developments made
H.M. Akil +5 more
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Bleaching of Kenaf and Cornhusk Fibers
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2007Kenaf and cornhusk fibers have been bleached to CIE whiteness indexes of 66 and 74, respectively, without using any optical brighteners. A delignification process prior to bleaching has been used to partially remove the lignin from the fibers without affecting other fiber properties.
Abdus Salam, Narendra Reddy, Yiqi Yang
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Kenaf Fibers for Tribo-Thermoplastic Composites
Volume 4: Design and Manufacturing, 2009In the present work, wear and frictional characteristics of thermoplastic epoxy resin reinforced with treated kenaf fiber (T-KFRE) is investigated. The T-KFRE composite was tested against smooth stainless steel using a block on disc (BOD) apparatus at 2.8m/s sliding velocity and variable applied loads (10–60N) and sliding distance (02.7km).
Narish Singh, Dirk Rilling, B. F. Yousif
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Nonisothermal crystallization kinetics of kenaf fiber/polypropylene composites
Polymer Engineering & Science, 2007Abstract Nonisothermal crystallization behavior of model ecocomposites based on polypropylene (PP), maleic anhydride modified polypropylene (PP m ), and kenaf fibers were extensively studied.
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