Characteristics of kenaf fibre immersed in different solutions
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Article Title | Characteristics of kenaf fibre immersed in different solutions |
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ERA Journal ID | 9721 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Yousif, B. F. (Author), Orupabo, C. (Author) and Azwa, Z. N. (Author) |
Journal Title | Journal of Natural Fibers |
Journal Citation | 9 (4), pp. 207-218 |
Number of Pages | 12 |
Year | 2012 |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 1544-046X |
1544-0478 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2012.733149 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15440478.2012.733149 |
Abstract | Nowadays, kenaf fibres are becoming extensively used as natural reinforcements for polymeric composites. The mechanical properties of the fibres are the most influential elements on the characteristics of the composites. In the current work, tensile property of kenaf fibre was studied at different aging conditions (immersed in water, salt water, diesel and engine oil). The tensile property of the fibre was tested in two different techniques as single fibre, and bundle (20-55 fibres). Surface morphology of the fibres, before and after aging, was observed using scanning electron microscopy. The results showed that engine oil highly influenced the mechanical properties of the fibre compared to the other solutions. A drop in the strength was about 70% for both untreated and treated fibres immersed in diesel solution followed by diesel, and then water. The reduction in tensile strength by salt water solutions was the least, at about 27.16% for untreated fibres. The damage on the fibre aged in salt water was less than the damages observed on the aged fibres in other solutions. |
Keywords | kenaf fibre; tensile strength |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 401609. Polymers and plastics |
300711. Wood fibre processing | |
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Byline Affiliations | Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering |
University of Nottingham, United Kingdom | |
Faculty of Engineering and Surveying | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q1849/characteristics-of-kenaf-fibre-immersed-in-different-solutions
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