@inproceedings{4786cd9fb54741a6bd6b2be90738f4dc,
title = "Studies on tensile and water absorption properties on kenaf (hibiscus cannabinus) fibre mat/polyester composite using chemical treatment",
abstract = "This research investigated the tensile and water absorption properties of kenaf fibre mat/polyester composites. Treatment using acetylation method has been introduced to improve the properties of product manufactured. The effects of acetylation treatment with three variations of time that were 1, 4 and 24 hours on the kenaf fibre mats were investigated. The MOE of the tensile of treated fibre mat/polyester composite for 1 hour was the highest with value 4589.61 MPa. The tensile strength of treated fibre mat/polyester composite for 4 hours was the highest with value 0.6213 MPa. For water absorption test, the results showed that fibre mat/polyester composite with treatment duration for 1 hour had the lowest water absorption that was 1.23\% compared with treatment duration for 4 hours and 24 hours. For overall it can be concluded that the treatment duration of 1 hour was recommended for acetylation method when compared with 4 hours and 24 hours duration treatments. Using acetylation treatment on the kenaf fibre mat/polyester composites was showed improvement on composite and was recommended in short duration of treatment.",
keywords = "Acetylation, Kenaf, Polyester composite, Tensile, Water absorption",
author = "Taib, \{Mohamad Nurul Azman Mohammad\} and Kassim, \{Masitah Abu\} and Mohd Ariffjamaludin and Tayibbah Ismail",
year = "2013",
doi = "10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.421.290",
language = "English",
isbn = "9783037858783",
series = "Applied Mechanics and Materials",
pages = "290--295",
booktitle = "Information Technology for Manufacturing Systems IV",
note = "4th International Conference on Information Technology for Manufacturing Systems, ITMS 2013 ; Conference date: 28-08-2013 Through 29-08-2013",
}