Title of article
Effect of fibre loading on mechanical properties of durian skin fibre composite
Author/Authors
Wan Nazri, W. B. Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), Headquarters - Food Technology Research Centre, Malaysia , Nurzam Ezdiani, Z. Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), Headquarters - Food Technology Research Centre, Malaysia , Romainor, M. Mohd Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), Headquarters - Food Technology Research Centre, Malaysia , Erma, K. Syarajatul Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), Headquarters - Food Technology Research Centre, Malaysia , Jurina, J. Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), Headquarters - Food Technology Research Centre, Malaysia , Noor Fadzlina, I. Z. A. Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), Headquarters - Food Technology Research Centre, Malaysia
From page
169
To page
174
Abstract
The study investigated the effect of durian skin fibre loading on the mechanical properties of durian skin fibre (DSF) composites. DSF are cellulose-based fibres extracted from durian skin. The fibre content in the composites in this study was varied from 10 to 70 vol % of fibre loading. Increasing DSF content in the matrix (LLDPE-Eco) has reduced the tensile strength and impact of the composites meanwhile the flexural modulus increased up to 60% fibre loading. Morphological study observed by Scanning Electron Microscope showed that the interaction between DSF and matrix was poor which contributed to the reduction in the composite properties
Keywords
durian skin fibre , polymer composites , mechanical properties
Journal title
Journal of Tropical Agriculture and Food Science
Journal title
Journal of Tropical Agriculture and Food Science
Record number
2577043
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