Kenaf fiber/Polypropylene composites as potentional material for partitioning panels in buildings

Dimeski, Dimko and Srebrenkoska, Vineta and Bogoeva-Gaceva, Gordana and Manov, Zlatan and Grozdanov, Anita and Avella, Maurizio and Zucchini, Valerio (2006) Kenaf fiber/Polypropylene composites as potentional material for partitioning panels in buildings. In: 12th European Conference on Composite Materials, 29 Aug-1 Sept 2006, Biarritz.

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Abstract

Combining kenaf fiber with different polymer matrices provides a strategy for
producing advanced composite materials that take advantage of the properties of both
types of materials. It allows the researchers to design materials in accordance to the
end-use requirements within a framework of cost, availability, recyclability, energy
use, and environmental considerations. Kenaf fiber is a potentially outstanding
reinforcement in thermoplastic composites [1,2].
In this paper the research is focused on development of a lightweight,
environmentally friendly, cost-effective composite material based on natural i.e. kenaf
fibers applied as partitioning panels in buildings.
Kenaf/PP composite preforms of different fiber content have been fabricated by
KEFI-Italy. Consolidation of the composite preforms was performed at T=175oC,
P=180 bar, t=15min. Mechanical properties of Kenaf/PP composites have been
characterized by tensile and bending test, as well as by DMTA. Water absorption was
followed at room temperature.
The research has shown that high fiber/low matrix kenaf/PP composites can fulfill
the end user requirements for partitioning boards in offices and dwelling houses to a
greater extend. The results have shown that the obtained composites have exhibit
average flexural strength of 30,1 MPa and modulus of 9,0 GPa, impact toughness of
43,1 kJ/m2 and compression strength of 17,4 MPa.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Subjects:	Engineering and Technology > Materials engineering
Divisions:	Faculty of Technology
Depositing User:	Vineta Srebrenkoska
Date Deposited:	30 Nov 2012 15:12
Last Modified:	03 Oct 2013 11:43
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/2661

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