The effect of alkaline treatment on water absorption and tensile properties of non-woven kenaf polyester composite

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of alkali treatment on water absorption and tensile properties of non-woven kenaf polyester composite. Kenaf fiber mat was treated with 2, 4 and 6% of different sodium hydroxide (NaOH) concentration. The composite was fabricated using compression m...

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Main Authors: Zakaria, Mohd Nazarudin, Othman, Maizatulnisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland 2013
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/34220/1/The_Effect_of_Alkaline_Treatment_on_Water_Absorption_and_Tensile_Properties_of_Non-Woven_Kenaf_Polyester_Composite.pdf