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Oil Palm Fibre-reinforced Rubber Composite: Effects of Concentration and Modification of Fibre Surface
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1997
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Materials ScienceFiber ReinforcementEngineeringOil Palm FibreFiber-reinforced CompositePolymer ScienceMechanical EngineeringComposite TechnologyFibre SurfaceFiber SciencePolymer CompositesFiber ChemistrySustainable CompositeRubber CompositesPolymer ChemistryPolymer Matrix Composites
The effects of concentration and modification of fibre surface in oil palm fibre-reinforced rubber composites have been studied. Modification of the fibre surface increased the physical properties of the rubber composites. Increasing concentration of oil palm fibre in the rubber matrix resulted in reduction of tensile strength properties and tear strength, but increased modulus and hardness of the composites. Scanning electron micrograph studies showed that for rubber composites filled with untreated fibre, the adhesion between the fibre and matrix is poor, while for treated fibre improved adhesion between the fibre and rubber matrix is evident. © 1997 SCI.