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1 online resource (244 pages) |
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Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Editors; Contributors; Chapter 1: Natural Fiber Composites; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Natural Fibers; 1.3 Life Cycle Assessments of NFCs; 1.4 Major Issues in the Development of NFCs; 1.4.1 Water Absorption Characteristics of NFCs; 1.4.2 Compatibility of Fibers and Polymers in NFCs; 1.4.3 Thermal Stability of Natural Fibers; 1.4.4 Factors Influence the Composite Performance; 1.5 Applications of NFCs; 1.6 Future Developments; 1.7 Summary; 1.8 Conclusions; References; Chapter 2: Kenaf Fiber; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Kenaf; 2.3 Kenaf Stems |
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2.4 Anatomical Properties of Kenaf Fibers2.5 Chemical Properties of Kenaf Fibers; 2.6 Physical Properties of Kenaf Fibers; 2.7 Mechanical Properties of Kenaf Fibers; 2.8 Summary; References; Chapter 3: Adhesion Characteristics of Kenaf Fibers; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Adhesion Principle; 3.3 Bonding Mechanisms in Natural Fibers; 3.4 Kenaf Fibers; 3.4.1 Fiber Morphology of Kenaf; 3.4.2 Adhesion Properties of Kenaf; 3.4.3 Surface Energy and Contact Angle; 3.4.4 Wetting and Wettability; 3.4.5 Buffering Capacity; 3.4.6 Wettability of Kenaf; 3.4.7 Buffering Capacity of Kenaf |
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3.4.8 Bonding Limitation in Kenaf Fibers3.4.9 Surface Inactivation and Adhesive Bonding; 3.4.10 Surface Inactivation; 3.5 The Compatibility of Kenaf Fibers and Polymers; 3.6 Future Challenges; References; Chapter 4: Kenaf Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites; 4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 Kenaf Fiber; 4.1.2 Kenaf Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Polymers; 4.2 Critical Role Effecting Performance of Natural Fiber and Kenaf Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites; 4.3 Processing Method for Kenaf and Other Natural Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites; 4.3.1 Compression Molding; 4.3.2 Extrusion |
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4.3.3 Injection Molding4.4 Characterization of Kenaf-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites; 4.4.1 Kenaf-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites; 4.4.2 Kenaf-Reinforced Low Density Polypropylene Composites; 4.4.3 Kenaf-Reinforced Polyurethane Composites; 4.4.4 Kenaf-Reinforced Polylactic Acid (PLA) Composites; References; Chapter 5: Effect of Silica Aerogel on Polypropylene Reinforced with Kenaf Core Fiber for Interior Automotive Components; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Materials; 5.3 Methods; 5.3.1 Kenaf Core Processing; 5.3.2 Kenaf Board Fibricating; 5.3.3 Mechanical Testing; 5.4 Results and Discussion |
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5.4.1 Mechanical Properties5.5 Conclusion; Acknowledgment; References; Chapter 6: Impact of Silane Treatment on the Properties of Kenaf Fiber Unsaturated Polyester Composites; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Natural Fiber Composites; 6.2.1 Overview of the Composites; 6.2.2 Fiber Composites; 6.2.3 Benefits of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites; 6.2.4 Drawbacks of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites; 6.2.5 Trends of Fiber Reinforced; 6.2.6 Biocomposites; 6.2.7 Hybrid Composites; 6.2.8 Advantages of Natural Fibers in Composites; 6.2.9 Applications of Natural Fibers; 6.3 Fibers; 6.3.1 Kenaf |
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6.3.2 Properties of Kenaf Fibers |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Fibrous composites -- Materials
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Kenaf.
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Fibrous composites -- Materials
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Kenaf
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Ishak, M. R
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Sahari, J
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Sanyang, Muhammed Lamin
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| ISBN |
9781498753432 |
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1498753434 |
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9781351050937 |
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1351050931 |
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9781351050920 |
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1351050923 |
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9781351050944 |
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135105094X |
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