A literature review of pineapple fibre reinforced polymer composites

A literature review of the development, mechanical properties and uses of pineapple leaf fibre (PALF) reinforced polymer composites is presented in this paper. The mechanical properties of PALF composites as determined by various researchers are discussed, together with chemical, thermal and physica...

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Published inPolymers & polymer composites Vol. 12; no. 4; pp. 341 - 348
Main Authors ARIB, R. M. N, SAPUAN, S. M, HAMDAN, M. A. M. M, PARIDAH, M. T, ZAMAN, H. M. D. K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Shrewsbury Rapra Technology 01.01.2004
Subjects
Applied sciences
Composites
Exact sciences and technology
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Laminates
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
Polymer
Composite material
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Summary:A literature review of the development, mechanical properties and uses of pineapple leaf fibre (PALF) reinforced polymer composites is presented in this paper. The mechanical properties of PALF composites as determined by various researchers are discussed, together with chemical, thermal and physical properties. Both thermosetting and thermoplastic resins have been used as matrices for PALF composites. Most of the work surveyed used short PALF. Manufacturing methods such as injection moulding, hand lay up and compression moulding were usually employed for making composite samples.
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ISSN:0967-3911
1478-2391
DOI:10.1177/096739110401200408