Idumah, C. I. and Hassan, A. (2017) Hibiscus cannabinus fiber/PP based nano-biocomposites reinforced with graphene nanoplatelets. Journal of Natural Fibers, 14 (5). pp. 691-706. ISSN 1544-0478
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Abstract
The essence of the present research is based on reinforcement mechanism of hibiscus cannabinus fiber (KF) and graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) on mechanical and thermal properties of hybrid hibiscus cannabinus fiber/polypropylene (PKMG 1–5 phr) nano-biocomposites. TGA results revealed inclusion of KF and GNP enhanced charring and thermal stability of the bio-nanocomposites. DSC analysis revealed improved melting and crystallization temperatures of the materials. Flexural modulus significantly increased on inclusion of 20 wt.% kenaf fiber and 5 phr GNP. XRD studies confirmed KF and GNP induced nucleation of β-crystals of PP which improved toughness and impact properties of the nano-biocomposites especially at 3 phr.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | nucleation, thermal |
| Subjects: | T Technology > TP Chemical technology |
| Divisions: | Chemical Engineering |
| ID Code: | 76521 |
| Deposited By: | Fazli Masari |
| Deposited On: | 30 Apr 2018 13:29 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Apr 2018 13:29 |
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