Influence of Kenaf Core Fiber Incorporation on the Mechanical Performance and Dimensional Stability of Oil Palm Fiber Reinforced Poly(lactic acid) Hybrid Biocomposites

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Nor Azowa Ibrahim¹  Yoon Yee Then²  Norhazlin Zainuddin²  Abubakar Umar Birnin-Yauri³  Buong Woei Chieng⁴  Khalina Abdan⁴ 

[1] Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, P.M.B 1144, Aliero, Kebbi State. Nigeria;Malaysia;Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia , 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia;Universiti Putra Malaysia;

关键词: Hybrid biocomposite;    Kenaf core fiber;    Oil palm empty fruit bunch fiber;    Oil palm mesocarp fiber;    Poly(lactic acid);   

DOI  :  10.15376/biores.11.2.3332-3355

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This study demonstrated the reinforcing potential of kenaf core fiber (KCF) to complement and sustain oil palm fiber supply chain in the production of natural fiber-thermoplastic biocomposites. The lignin-rich KCF was incorporated into cellulose-rich oil palm empty fruit bunch fiber (EFBF)- and oil palm mesocarp fiber (OPMF)-poly(lactic acid) (PLA) composites, aimed at achieving synergism. The hybrid biocomposites developed by melt blending and subsequent compression molding were characterized for possible application as an alternative to medium-density fiberboards. The mechanical properties and dimensional stability of both single fiber- and hybrid fiber-PLA biocomposites were evaluated and compared. The test results showed a synergistic improvement as a consequence of fiber hybridization. Also, the findings suggested the best material performance with the incorporation of 5% KCF into 55% EFBF or OPMF and 40% PLA matrix. The OPMF-KCF-PLA hybrid biocomposites gave better results than the EFBF-KCF-PLA hybrid biocomposites.

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