Effect of fiber loading on tensile properties of cocoa pod husk fibers reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane composites

In this study, cocoa (Theobroma cacao) pod husk (CPH) fiber reinforced themoplastic polyurethane (TPU) was prepared by melt blending method using Haake Polydrive R600 internal mixer. The composites were prepared with different fiber loading: 20%, 30% and 40% (by weight), with the optimum processing...

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Main Authors: El-Shekeil, Yousuf Ali Gumaan, Salit, Mohd Sapuan, Haron, M.
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Language:English
Published: Trans Tech Publications 2014
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37246/1/Effect%20of%20fiber%20loading%20on%20tensile%20properties%20of%20cocoa%20pod%20husk%20fibers%20reinforced%20thermoplastic%20polyurethane%20composites.pdf
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Salit, Mohd Sapuan
Haron, M.
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description In this study, cocoa (Theobroma cacao) pod husk (CPH) fiber reinforced themoplastic polyurethane (TPU) was prepared by melt blending method using Haake Polydrive R600 internal mixer. The composites were prepared with different fiber loading: 20%, 30% and 40% (by weight), with the optimum processing parameters: 190°C, 11 min, and 40 rpm for temperature, time and speed, respectively. Five samples were cut from the composite sheet. Mean value was taken for each composite according to ASTM standards. Increase of fibre loading showed increase in tensile strength and modulus and decreasing trend of strain.
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spelling upm.eprints-372462015-12-01T07:39:39Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37246/ Effect of fiber loading on tensile properties of cocoa pod husk fibers reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane composites El-Shekeil, Yousuf Ali Gumaan Salit, Mohd Sapuan Haron, M. In this study, cocoa (Theobroma cacao) pod husk (CPH) fiber reinforced themoplastic polyurethane (TPU) was prepared by melt blending method using Haake Polydrive R600 internal mixer. The composites were prepared with different fiber loading: 20%, 30% and 40% (by weight), with the optimum processing parameters: 190°C, 11 min, and 40 rpm for temperature, time and speed, respectively. Five samples were cut from the composite sheet. Mean value was taken for each composite according to ASTM standards. Increase of fibre loading showed increase in tensile strength and modulus and decreasing trend of strain. Trans Tech Publications 2014 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37246/1/Effect%20of%20fiber%20loading%20on%20tensile%20properties%20of%20cocoa%20pod%20husk%20fibers%20reinforced%20thermoplastic%20polyurethane%20composites.pdf El-Shekeil, Yousuf Ali Gumaan and Salit, Mohd Sapuan and Haron, M. (2014) Effect of fiber loading on tensile properties of cocoa pod husk fibers reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane composites. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 564. pp. 346-349. ISSN 1660-9336; ESSN: 1662-7482 http://www.scientific.net/AMM.564.346 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.564.346
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Effect of fiber loading on tensile properties of cocoa pod husk fibers reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane composites
title Effect of fiber loading on tensile properties of cocoa pod husk fibers reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane composites
title_full Effect of fiber loading on tensile properties of cocoa pod husk fibers reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane composites
title_fullStr Effect of fiber loading on tensile properties of cocoa pod husk fibers reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane composites
title_full_unstemmed Effect of fiber loading on tensile properties of cocoa pod husk fibers reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane composites
title_short Effect of fiber loading on tensile properties of cocoa pod husk fibers reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane composites
title_sort effect of fiber loading on tensile properties of cocoa pod husk fibers reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane composites
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