Synthesis and properties of pandanwangi fiber reinforced polyethylene composites: Evaluation of dicumyl peroxide (DCP) effect
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Author(s)
Sari, Nasmi Herlina
Sanjay, MR
Arpitha, GR
Pruncu, Catalin
Siengchin, Suchart
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
This study focuses on the synthesis and properties of pandanwangifiber reinforced polyethylene composites using dicumyl peroxide (DCP). The amount of DCP in the composite has been varied. Pandanwangi has been used as composite filler, with the amount being 10% of the volume fraction. Composites were fabricated using the hot-press technique, while specimens were prepared as per ASTM standards for different mechanical tests. Due to the better adhesion between the polyethylene resin and the pandanwangi cellulose fiber, the results showed that the highest tensile, bending, and impact strength was obtained for the composite with 4% DCP. The surface morphology of the composites has also been analyzed by SEM.
Date Issued
2019-10-01
Date Acceptance
2019-06-09
Citation
Composites Communications, 2019, 15, pp.53-57
ISSN
2452-2139
Publisher
Elsevier
Start Page
53
End Page
57
Journal / Book Title
Composites Communications
Volume
15
Copyright Statement
Crown Copyright © 2019 Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. This manuscript is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International Licence http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2019-06-10