Properties of Kenaf Fibre Filled with Natural Rubber/Thermoplastic Polyurethane Composites

Nur Amirah Ayuni, Jamaludin and Nurjannah, Salim and Nurul Huda, Abu Bakar and Rasidi, Roslan (2024) Properties of Kenaf Fibre Filled with Natural Rubber/Thermoplastic Polyurethane Composites. In: Intelligent Manufacturing and Mechatronics. Springer Proceedings in Materials, 40 . Springer Nature Singapore, Singapore, 521 -532. ISBN 978-981-9998-47-0

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DOI/Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-9848-7_47

Abstract

Due to their advantages over conventional reinforcement materials, natural fibres have recently attracted the attention of scientists and engineers, and the construction of natural fibre composites has been a topic of interest for several years. The use of natural fibres has enabled the creation of composites that are lighter and less expensive than those presently on the market, such as fiberglass-reinforced polymer composites. This study presents the results of an investigation into the effects of alkaline treatment with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) on the properties of kenaf-filled natural rubber (NR) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) composites. The treated kenaf fiber, TPU, and NR were mixed using a single-screw extruder machine. Three sample preparation ratios were prepared: sample 1 (TPU:200 g), sample 2 (TPU:200 g, NR:10 g), and sample 3 (kenaf:10 g, TPU:200 g, NR:10 g). The samples produced were subjected to tensile and impact tests to determine the stress–strain curve for the percentage of elongation and tensile stress values. Sample 1 was found to have the highest Young's modulus, followed by sample 2. In conclusion, adding natural rubber to kenaf/TPU composites improved their properties of the composites produced.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Additional Information:	Indexed by Scopus
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Composites; Kenaf; Natural rubber; Thermoplastic polyurethane
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General) T Technology > TP Chemical technology
Faculty/Division:	Faculty of Industrial Sciences And Technology
Depositing User:	Mrs Norsaini Abdul Samat
Date Deposited:	16 Jun 2025 04:53
Last Modified:	16 Jun 2025 04:53
URI:	http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44822
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