The Low Velocity Impact Properties of Pandanus Fiber Composites

• Main Authors: Hoo Tien, Nicholas Kuan, Meng, Chuen Lee, Amir Azam, Khan, Marini, Sawawi
• Format: E-Article
• Language: English
• Published: Trans Tech Publications Ltd 2017
• Subjects: GE Environmental Sciences
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/15505/1/The%20Low%20Velocity%20Impact%20Properties%20of%20Pandanus%20Fiber%20Composites%20%28abstract%29.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/15505/; https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85018698176&doi=10.4028%2fwww.scientific.net%2fMSF.895.56&partnerID=40&md5=c8f46a24e33b28e1a530473db7010611

The impact properties of biodegradable Pandanus atrocarpus composite laminate is studied. Laminate samples were fabricated using a hot compression molding technique with high-density polyethylene and extracted Pandanus fiber. Pandanus composites were tested under impact loading in order to study their relative impact performance. Under low velocity impact loading, Pandanus fiber laminates offered an excellent resistance to impact penetration. Tests have shown that increasing the volume fraction of Pandanus fiber can enhance the toughness of the composite. The biodegradable composites imply attractive properties that may be accessible for use in engineering sectors.