Characterization and properties of low-linear-density polyethylene/Typha latifolia composites |
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| Authors: | Khalid Balaed Omar S. Dahham S. T. Sam R. Hamzah M. F. Omar |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Center of Excellence Geopolymer and Green Technology, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Perlis, Malaysia;2. School of Bioprocess Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Perlis, Malaysia;3. School of Materials Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Perlis, Malaysia |
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| Abstract: | The characterization of the effects of different sizes and loadings of Typha latifolia on the tensile, thermal, and morphological properties of linear-low-density polyethylene (LLDPE)/T. latifolia composites were evaluated using tensile test, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and scanning electron microscopy analyses. Results indicated the tensile strength and elongation at break decreased as T. latifolia loading increased. However, T. latifolia fine size (fs) exhibited better tensile properties than coarse size at the same loading in the composite. T. latifolia (15%, fs) recorded higher thermal stability than LLDPE control and other T. latifolia loadings and sizes due to the strong interaction of T. latifolia (15%, fs) in LLDPE matrix as shown in morphology. |
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| Keywords: | Characterization linear-low-density polyethylene tensile properties thermal stability Typha latifolia |
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