Influence of Alkali Treatment on the Mechanical, Thermal, Water Absorption, and Biodegradation Properties of Cymbopogan citratus Fiber-Reinforced, Thermoplastic Cassava Starch–Palm Wax Composites

• Main Authors: Zatil Hafila Kamaruddin, Ridhwan Jumaidin, Rushdan Ahmad Ilyas, Mohd Zulkefli Selamat, Roziela Hanim Alamjuri, Fahmi Asyadi Md Yusof
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI 2022
• Subjects: SB1-1110 Plant culture
• Online Access: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/34680/1/Abstract.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/34680/; https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/14/2769; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14142769
• Institution: Universiti Malaysia Sabah

In this study, thermoplastic cassava starch–palm wax blends, reinforced with the treated Cymbopogan citratus fiber (TPCS/ PW/ CCF) were successfully developed. The TPCS were priorly modified with palm wax to enhance the properties of the matrix. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence...