Optimization of alkali treatment condition on tensile properties of kenaf reinforced polyester composite using response surface method

• Main Authors: Ahmad Jamal, Ezazul Fahmee, Hashim, Mohd Yusni, Othman, Mohd Hilmi, Marwah, Omar Mohd Faizan, Mohd Amin, Azriszul, Johar, Muhammad Akmal, Ng, Chuan Huat
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit UTHM 2018
• Subjects: T Technology (General); TA401-492 Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
• Online Access: http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/4682/1/AJ%202018%20%28436%29.pdf; http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/4682/; https://doi.org/10.30880/ijie.xx.xx.xxxx.xx.xxxx

The interface bonding from the chemical treatment of the reinforced fibers can be seen as a great factor that affecting the mechanical properties of fiber composite. The alkali treatment serves as a method to increase the surface roughness that are resulting in better mechanical interlocking and inc...