Bonding properties and performance of multi-layered kenaf board

• Main Authors: Md. Tahir, Paridah, Ab. Wahab, Nor Hafizah, Ashaari, Zaidon, Ibrahim, Azmi, Mohd Yusoff, Mohd Nor, Mohd Yunus, Nor Yuziah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Forest Research Institute Malaysia 2009
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/6990/1/6990.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/6990/; https://www.frim.gov.my/publication/journal-of-tropical-forest-science-jtfs/

Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) has recently been introduced to the Malaysian bio-composite industry. Based on their basic properties, both the bast fibres and core material of kenaf are distinctly different. While bast fibres are stiffer and low in wettability, the core material of kenaf is weaker and...