Analysis of natural fiber polymer composites: Effects of alkaline treatment on sound absorption

• Main Authors: Elammaran, Jayamani, Sinin, Hamdan, Muhammad Khusairy, Bin Bakri, Soon, Kok Heng, Md Rezaur, Rahman, Akshay, Kakar
• Format: E-Article
• Published: SAGE Publications Ltd 2015
• Subjects: TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/13581/; http://jrp.sagepub.com/content/early/2015/12/02/0731684415620046

This study is focused on the development of sound absorbing materials based on natural fiber polymer composites. The natural fibers were modified through the alkaline treatment and the natural fiber polymer composites were fabricated using hot and cold compression hydraulic press machine. The sound...