MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF STARCH COMPOSITE REINFORCED BY PINEAPPLE LEAF FIBER (PLF) FROM JOSAPINE CULTIVAR

• Main Authors: Selamat, Mohd Zulkefli, Sivakumar, Dhar Malingam, Azma, Putra, Ahadlin, Mohd Daud, Yuhazri, Yaakob
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Asian Research Publishing Network (ARPN) 2016
• Subjects: T Technology (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/18577/1/zul.pdf; http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/18577/

Nowadays, there is an increase in research about renewable natural fiber as an alternative solutions in replacing synthetic fibers such as glass fiber as reinforced composites materials that are non – biodegradable and non – ecofriendly to the system. Natural fibers are also known for its low cost...