Effect of alkali treatment on the physical, mechanical, and morphological properties of waste betel nut (Areca catechu) husk fibre

• Main Authors: Lazim, Yusriah, Salit, Mohd Sapuan, Zainudin, Edi Syams, Jaafar @ Mustapha, Mariatti, Jawaid, Mohammad
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: North Carolina State University 2014
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37200/1/Effect%20of%20alkali%20treatment%20on%20the%20physical.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/37200/; http://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_09_4_7721_Lazim_Alkali_Treatment_Betel_Nut_Husk
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

This study aims to determine the properties of waste betel nut husk (BNH) fiber as a potential alternative for reinforcement in polymer composites. The BNH fibres were subjected to alkali treatment using 5% sodium hydroxide. In this work, husk fibres extracted from betel nut fruit were characterized...