Effect of alkalization time on the toughness and strength of jute sack waste lamina composite as an alternative car bumper material

• Main Authors: Heri, Yudiono, Siregar, Januar Parlaungan, Sarwi, Asri, Hanif, Hidayat, Chikam, David Badi’ul, Aprilian, Johan Andric, Toni Agung, Supriyadi, Cionita, Tezara, Deni Fajar Fitriyana, .
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Malaysia Pahang 2024
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery; TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics
• Online Access: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/43146/1/Effect%20of%20Alkalization%20Time%20on%20the%20Toughness%20and%20Strength%20of%20Jute%20Sack.pdf; http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/43146/; https://doi.org/10.15282/ijame.21.4.2024.6.0909; https://doi.org/10.15282/ijame.21.4.2024.6.0909

Alkaline conditions, such as the concentration of Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) and the duration of soaking time, significantly affect the mechanical properties of natural fiber and its composites. The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of alkali treatment on the impact toughness and ten...