The effect of processing methods on some properties of rice husk-polypropylene composite: A preliminary report

Ugheoke, B.I. and Joshua, R.M. and Namesan, N.O. and Ufodi, R.N. (2011) The effect of processing methods on some properties of rice husk-polypropylene composite: A preliminary report. In: UNSPECIFIED.

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Abstract

Natural fibers fulfill most requirements needed to replace synthetic fibers in thermoplastic composites. However, some disadvantages appear when natural fibers are used for composites. The poor compatibility between the hydrophilic fibers with the hydrophobic thermoplastic matrix leads to a weak interface and hence, poor mechanical properties. In this work, the effects of processing techniques (fiber surface modification and varying compounding pressure) on the mechanical properties of rice husk-polypropylene composite were investigated. The results showed improvement in mechanical properties for the treated composites (tensile strength, impact energy and hardness), with the mercerized sample having the highest improvement. The trend of results suggest that there is a need for further work on the optimization of the fiber-matrix interface for improved mechanical properties to be achieved. © 2011 IEEE.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (UNSPECIFIED)
Additional Information: cited By 2; Conference of 3rd National Postgraduate Conference - Energy and Sustainability: Exploring the Innovative Minds, NPC 2011 ; Conference Date: 19 September 2011 Through 20 September 2011; Conference Code:88531
Uncontrolled Keywords: Fiber surface modifications; Fiber-matrix interfaces; Hydrophilic fibers; Impact energy; Processing method; Processing technique; Processing techniques effects; Rice husk; Thermoplastic composite; Thermoplastic matrices; Weak interface, Mechanical properties; Natural fibers; Processing; Sustainable development; Synthetic fibers; Thermoplastics, Polypropylenes, Composites; Mechanical Properties; Natural Fibers; Polypropylene; Rice Hulls; Synthetic Fibers; Thermoplastics
Depositing User: Mr Ahmad Suhairi UTP
Date Deposited: 09 Nov 2023 15:49
Last Modified: 09 Nov 2023 15:49
URI: https://khub.utp.edu.my/scholars/id/eprint/1734

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