Dimensional stability of pineapple leaf fibre reinforced phenolic composites

M. Asim, M. Jawaid, K. Abdan, M. R. Ishak

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Abstract

In this research, pineapple leaves fibre (PALF)/phenolic resin (PF) composites were fabricated by hand lay-up method. The aim of this work is to investigate the physical properties (water absorption and thickness swelling) of PALF reinforced phenolic resin composites. Long-term water absorption (WA) and thickness swelling (TS) behaviours of the PALF/PF composites were investigated at several water immersion times. The effects of different fibre loading on WA and TS of PALF/PF composites were also analyzed. Obtained results indicated that the WA and TS of PALF/PF composites vary with fibres content and water immersion time before reaching to equilibrium. WA and TS of PALF/PF composites were increased by increasing fibre loading. Results obtained in this study will be used for further study on hybridization of PALF and Kenaf fibre based phenolic composites.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Materials for Sustainability and Growth
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 3rd Advanced Materials Conference 2016, 3rd AMC 2016
EditorsSuhaina Mohd Ibrahim, Kartini Noorsal, Suhaina Mohd Ibrahim
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735415898
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 4 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd Advanced Materials Conference 2016, AMC 2016 - Langkawi Island, Kedah, Malaysia
Duration: Nov 28 2016Nov 29 2016

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1901
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference3rd Advanced Materials Conference 2016, AMC 2016
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityLangkawi Island, Kedah
Period11/28/1611/29/16

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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