Optimization of blending parameters and fiber size of kenaf-bast-fiber-reinforced the thermoplastic polyurethane composites by Taguchi method.

• Main Authors: El-Shekeil, Yousuf Ali, Salit, Mohd Sapuan, Md Deros, Mohd Azaman, Jawaid, Mohammad
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2013
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/30779/1/Optimization%20of%20blending%20parameters%20and%20fiber%20size%20of%20kenaf.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/30779/; http://www.hindawi.com/journals/amse/2013/686452/
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

“Kenaf-fibers- (KF-)” reinforced “thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)” composites were prepared by the melt-blending method followed by compression molding. Composite specimens were cut from the sheets that were prepared by compression molding. The criteria of optimization were testing the specimens by...