Effect of Single and Double Stage Chemically Treated Kenaf Fibers on Mechanical Properties of Polyvinyl Alcohol Film

The physico-mechanical properties of lignocellulosic kenaf fiber reinforced polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) biocomposite films were investigated. To improve the properties of the biocomposite, kenaf fibers were chemically treated separately in a single stage (with Cr2(SO4)312(H2O)) and double stages (with...

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Main Authors: Md Ershad Ali, Ching Kuan Yong, Yern Chee Ching, Cheng Hock Chuah, Nai-Shang Liou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: North Carolina State University 2014-12-01
Series:BioResources
Subjects:
PVA
Online Access:http://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_10_1_822_Ali_Kenaf_Fibers_Polyvinyl_Alcohol