Effect of Alkali and Silane Treatments on Mechanical and Interfacial Bonding Strength of Sugar Palm Fibers with Thermoplastic Polyurethane. Issue 2 (4th March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Atiqah, A.; Jawaid, M.; Ishak, M. R.; Sapuan, S. M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of natural fibers. Volume 15:Issue 2(2018)
• Page Start: 251
• Page End: 261
• Publication Date: 2018-03-04
• Subjects: Alkali treatment -- droplet test -- fourier transform infrared spectrometry -- scanning electron microscopy -- silane treatment -- sugar palm fiber; 陶瓷增殖卵石床 -- 热力学 -- 预压实（PC） -- 应力; Textile research -- Periodicals; Textile research; Periodicals; 677.005
• DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2017.1325427
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1544-0478

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Sugar palm fibers (SPF) are one of valuable natural fibers which are abundantly available in Malaysia as agricultural biomass. The aim of this study to investigate on the effects of alkali, silane, and combination between alkali (6%) and silane (2%) on physical and mechanical properties of SPF to improve interfacial bonding of SPF with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) matrices. Scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used to observe the effectiveness of the alkali and saline treatments in the removal of impurities. Silane treated SPF exhibits better tensile strength than those of alkali, alkali-silane treated and untreated SPF. Droplet test indicates that the interfacial stress strength (IFSS) of alkali and silane treated SPF are enhanced whereas silane treated fibers exhibit highest IFSS. It is assumed that fiber treatments will help to develop high performance SPF reinforced polymer composites for industrial applications.