Mechanical properties of starch composite reinforced by pineapple leaf fiber (PLF) from josapine cultivar

• Main Authors: Selamat, Mohd Zulkefli, Razi, Mashitah, Kasim, Ayu Natasya, Dhar Malingam, Sivakumar, Putra, Azma, Yaakob, Mohd Yuhazri, Mohd Daud, Mohd Ahadlin
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Asian Research Publishing Network (ARPN) 2016
• Subjects: T Technology (General); TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
• Online Access: http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/18673/2/zul.pdf; http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/18673/; http://www.arpnjournals.org/jeas/research_papers/rp_2016/jeas_0816_4838.pdf

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 p...