Effect of Alkaline Treatment on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Miswak (<i>Salvadora persica</i>) Fiber-Reinforced Polylactic Acid

This study examines the effects of alkaline treatment on the mechanical and thermal properties of miswak fiber-reinforced polylactic acid. The treatment was performed with three distinct concentrations of sodium hydroxide (NaOH): 1 wt %, 2 wt %, and 3 wt %. The difficulties of interaction between th...

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Main Authors: S. Ayu Rafiqah, A. F. Nur Diyana, Khalina Abdan, S. M. Sapuan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/9/2228