Development of green insulation boards from kenaf fibres and polyurethane

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Ibraheem, Sameer Adnan and Ali, Aidy and Abdan, Khalina (2011) Development of green insulation boards from kenaf fibres and polyurethane. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 50 (6). pp. 613-621. ISSN 0360-2559; ESSN: 1525-6111

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop effective green insulation boards fabricated from polyurethane (PU) reinforced with Kenaf fibres. Biocomposites having three different weight contents (40/60, 50/50 and 60/40 Kenaf/PU weight %) were manufactured. A fourth type was made from 60/40 NaOH-treated Kenaf/PU weight %. The results show that the elastic properties increased with Kenaf fibre content. The optimal performance was observed at a weight of 50% Kenaf fibres. Furthermore, the minimum water absorption percentage, thickness swelling, and changing in volume were recorded at a weight of 50% kenaf fibres.

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Item Type:	Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering
DOI Number:	https://doi.org/10.1080/03602559.2010.551379
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Keywords:	Biocomposites; Natural materials; Polyurethane
Depositing User:	Nabilah Mustapa
Date Deposited:	15 Apr 2020 16:17
Last Modified:	15 Apr 2020 16:17
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URI:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/22921
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