Effect of fiber loading on mechanical and water absorption capacity of Polylactic acid/Polyhydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyhexanoate/Kenaf composite

N I Ismail, Z. A. Mohd Ishak · 2018 · IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering

Summary. Researchers blended polylactic acid with polyhydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyhexanoate and reinforced it with kenaf fiber at varying levels. Tensile strength and stiffness improved as fiber content increased from 10 to 40 percent. Water absorption rose with both fiber content and exposure time. The biodegradable composite shows promise for automotive and other applications seeking alternatives to petroleum-based plastics.

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Ismail, N. I., & Ishak, Z. A. M.. (2018). Effect of fiber loading on mechanical and water absorption capacity of Polylactic acid/Polyhydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyhexanoate/Kenaf composite. IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/368/1/012014

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DOI: 10.1088/1757-899x/368/1/012014
Countries: Malaysia
Regions: Asia
Categories: agtech, climate-and-environment, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28