Optimization of Coconut Fibers Toward Heat Insulator Applications

• Main Authors: YAAKOB, MOHD YUHAZRI, IP, HAERYIP SIHOMBING, A.R, JEEFFERIE, A.Z, AHMAD MUJAHID, A.G, BALAMURUGAN, M.N, NORAZMAN, A., SHOHAIMI
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: GLOBAL ENGINEERS & TECHNOLOGISTS REVIEW 2011
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/3998/1/2.pdf; http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/3998/; http://www.getview.org

In this research, usage of coconut fibers and natural rubber as main materials for heat insulation application has been investigated. Both materials have significant advantages due to their high quality characteristic and abundant availability in Malaysia. Cold press technique was used to produce...