Reinforced thermoplastic natural rubber hybrid composites with Hibiscus cannabinus, L and short glass fiber – Part I: Processing parameters and tensile properties

Hybrid composite of thermoplastic natural rubber (TPNR) reinforced with Hibiscus cannabinus, L fiber (kenaf fiber: KF) and short glass fiber (GF) were prepared via melt blending method using internal mixer, at various temperatures, speed and time. TPNR matrix is a blend of polypropylene (PP), liquid...

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Main Authors: Anuar, Hazleen, Wan Busu, Wan Nazri, Ahmad, S. H., Rasid, Rozaidi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publications, Inc 2008
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/6800/1/JCM_2.pdf