Effects of Surface Treatments on Tensile, Thermal and Fibre-matrix Bond Strength of Coir and Pineapple Leaf Fibres with Poly Lactic Acid

doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s42235-018-0091-z

Journal of Bionic Engineering ›› 2018, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (6): 1035-1046.doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42235-018-0091-z

Previous Articles Next Articles

Effects of Surface Treatments on Tensile, Thermal and Fibre-matrix Bond Strength of Coir and Pineapple Leaf Fibres with Poly Lactic Acid

Ramengmawii Siakeng1, Mohammad Jawaid1,2*, Hidayah Ariffin1,3, Mohd Sapuan Salit4

1. Higher Institution Centre of Excellence Wood and Tropical Fibre (HiCoE), Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia
2. Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
3. Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia,
Serdang 43400, Malaysia
4. Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia,
Serdang 43400, Malaysia

Received:2018-06-21 Revised:2018-08-03 Accepted:2018-10-15 Online:2018-11-10 Published:2018-11-23
Contact: Mohammad Jawaid E-mail:jawaid_md@yahoo.co.in
About author:Ramengmawii Siakeng1, Mohammad Jawaid1,2*, Hidayah Ariffin1,3, Mohd Sapuan Salit4

Abstract

Abstract: Coir Fibres (CF) and Pineapple Leaf Fibres (PALF) are valuable natural fibres which are abundantly available in Malaysia as agri-cultural wastes. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of alkali (6%), silane (2%), and calcium hydroxide (6%) on tensile, morphological, thermal, and structural properties of CF and PALF to improve their interfacial bonding with Polylactic Acid (PLA) matrix. Scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy were used to observe the effectiveness of the chemical treat-ments in the removal of impurities. Alkali treated fibres yield the lowest fibre diameter and the highest Interfacial Stress Strength (IFSS). Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) shows improved thermal stability in silane treated CF and alkali treated PALF. It is assumed that fibre treatments can help to develop biodegradable CF and PALF reinforced PLA biocomposites for industrial applications.

Key words: natural fibre, surface treatment, tensile properties, fibre-matrix bond strength, thermal properties

Ramengmawii Siakeng, Mohammad Jawaid, Hidayah Ariffin, Mohd Sapuan Salit. Effects of Surface Treatments on Tensile, Thermal and Fibre-matrix Bond Strength of Coir and Pineapple Leaf Fibres with Poly Lactic Acid[J].Journal of Bionic Engineering, 2018, 15(6): 1035-1046.

[1]	Nor Azlina Ramlee, Mohammad Jawaid, Edi Syams Zainudin, Shaikh Abdul Karim Yamani. Modification of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch and Sugarcane Bagasse Biomass as Potential Reinforcement for Composites Panel and Thermal #br# Insulation Materials [J]. Journal of Bionic Engineering, 2019, 16(1): 175-188.
[2]	Hind Abdellaoui, Hala Bensalah, Marya Raji, Denis Rodrigue, Rachid Bouhfid, Abou el kacem Qaiss. Laminated Epoxy Biocomposites Based on Clay and Jute Fibers [J]. Journal of Bionic Engineering, 2017, 14(2): 379-389.
[3]	Mohammad Asim1, Mohammad Jawaid1, Khalina Abdan2, Mohamad Ridzwan Ishak3. Effect of Alkali and Silane Treatments on Mechanical and Fibre-matrix Bond Strength of Kenaf and Pineapple Leaf Fibres [J]. J4, 2016, 13(3): 426-435.
[4]	Christin Hundertmark1,2, Rüdiger Tinter2, Marc Ortelt2, Marcus J B Hauser1. Diatom-inspired Plastic Deformation Elements for Energy Absorption in Automobiles [J]. J4, 2015, 12(4): 613-623.
[5]	Weiyan Meng??Yanmin Zhou??Yanjing Zhang??Qing Cai??Liming Yang??Jinghui Zhao??Chunyan Li?. Osteoblast Behavior on Hierarchical Micro-/Nano-Structured Titanium Surface [J]. J4, 2011, 8(3): 234-241.

Quick Search Adv. Search

Effects of Surface Treatments on Tensile, Thermal and Fibre-matrix Bond Strength of Coir and Pineapple Leaf Fibres with Poly Lactic Acid

Like

Knowledge

Abstract

Cite this article

share this article

References

Related Articles 5

Metrics

Comments

Recommended 0