Publication: Investigation on Thermal Properties of Kenaf Fibre Reinforced Polyurethane Bio-Composites
Date
2018
Authors
Athmalingam M.
Vicki W.V.
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Publisher
Institute of Physics Publishing
Abstract
This research focuses on the effect of Kenaf fibre on thermal properties of Polyurethane (PU) reinforced kenaf bio-composites. The samples were prepared using the polymer casting method with different percentages of kenaf fibre content (5 wt%, 10 wt%, 15 wt%). The thermal properties of Kenaf/PU bio-composite are determined through the Thermogravimetric Analysis and Differential Scanning Calorimeter test. The TGA results revealed that 10 wt% Kenaf/PU bio-composite appeared to be more stable. DSC results show that the glass transition temperature (Tg) value of 10 wt% Kenaf/PU composite is significant to pure polyurethane. It can be said that the thermal stability of 10 wt% Kenaf/PU bio-composite exhibits higher thermal stability compared to other samples. � Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.
Description
Differential scanning calorimetry; Functional materials; Glass transition; Hybrid materials; Kenaf fibers; Metallurgy; Polyurethanes; Reinforcement; Thermodynamic properties; Thermodynamic stability; Thermogravimetric analysis; Bio-composites; Differential scanning calorimeters; Fibre content; Fibre reinforced; Polymer casting; Research focus; Hemp