Evaluation of Kenaf Fibres Reinforced Starch Based Biocomposite Film through Water Absorption and Biodegradation Properties

• Main Authors: Ahmad, Zuraida, Abdul Razak, Nur Humairah, Mohd Roslan, Nur Suraya, Mosman, Nazariah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Sains Malaysia Press 2014
• Subjects: T Technology (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/41044/4/2014_-JES_Vol._10_2014-Art._4-%2831-39%29_%281%29.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/41044/; http://web.usm.my/jes/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

The effect of kenaf short fibres (KF) on thermoplastic sago starch (TPSS) film was investigated for its water absorbency, biodegradability and structure morphology. The TPSS reinforced KF biocomposite film was prepared via casting method at varying TPSS/KF weight percentage of 100/0, 95/05, 90/10,...