Effect of Hygrothermal ageing on mechanical properties, swelling behavior and morphology of wood powder filled Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE)

• Main Author: Norazraini Afiqa Mohd Jamari
• Other Authors: Suryadiansyah, Dr. Ir. (Advisor)
• Format: Learning Object
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Malaysia Perlis 2008
• Subjects: Polyethylene; Composites; Composite materials; Wood powder; Natural fiber; Reinforced plastics; Polymers > Mechanical properties
• Online Access: http://dspace.unimap.edu.my/xmlui/handle/123456789/3362
• Institution: Universiti Malaysia Perlis

Effect of hygrothermal ageing on mechanical properties, swelling behavior and morphology of wood powder filled LDPE with different filler loading and addition of coupling agent was investigated and compared with each other. Maleic acid and COCA Coconut Oil Coupling Agent) were used as the coupling a...