Mechanical, thermal and morphological properties of durian skin fibre reinforced PLA biocomposites

Durian skin waste generated by durian fruit or Durio zibethinus Murray show potential as a new reinforcement based-natural fibre. Similar to other lignocellulosic fibre, durian skin fibre (DSF) is capable in reinforcing polylactic acid (PLA) through extrusion and injection moulding processes for var...

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Main Authors: Manshor, M. R., Anuar, Hazleen, Mohd Nasir, Nur Aimi, Mohd Ithnin, Ahmad Fitrie, Wan Busu, Wan Nazri, Salit, Mohd Sapuan, El-Shekeil, Yousuf Ali Gumaan, Wahit, Mat Uzir
Format: Article
Published: Elsevier 2014