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Preparation and Characterization of Kenaf Papers Reinforced with Tapioca Starch: Physicomechanical and Morphological Properties
- Source :
- Journal of Natural Fibers. 15:191-203
- Publication Year :
- 2017
- Publisher :
- Informa UK Limited, 2017.
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Abstract
- The present study reports the preparation and characterization of kenaf papers that reinforced with tapioca starch by using the ammonium zirconium (IV) carbonate as coupling agent. The examination shows the tearing resistance, tensile strength, and Young’s modulus of the kenaf papers are enhanced with the addition of starch and coupling agent, up to 3% and 1%, respectively. Under the optimum formulation, the degree of coupling reaction is 87%. The Fourier transform infrared and morphological analyses confirm the performance enhancement of kenaf papers is achieved via the formation of chemical bonding between the kenaf fiber and tapioca starch.
- Subjects :
- Tapioca starch
Zirconium
Materials science
biology
Starch
Materials Science (miscellaneous)
05 social sciences
Modulus
chemistry.chemical_element
02 engineering and technology
021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology
biology.organism_classification
Kenaf
Characterization (materials science)
chemistry.chemical_compound
chemistry
0502 economics and business
Ultimate tensile strength
Fiber
Composite material
0210 nano-technology
050203 business & management
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 1544046X and 15440478
- Volume :
- 15
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Journal of Natural Fibers
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........6d8bf05c244154f2c43328f3b9afecc7