The influence of chemically treated natural fibers in poly (lactic acid) composites containing thymol

• Main Authors: Mohamed Amin Tawakkal, Intan Syafinaz, J. Cran, Marlene, W. Bigger, Stephen
• Format: Article
• Published: John Wiley & Sons 2018
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/74212/; https://4spepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pc.24062
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

The mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) composites incorporated with 30% w/w untreated kenaf (UK) or treated kenaf (TK) fibers was explored together with the inclusion of 5%–10% w/w thymol for potential antimicrobial packaging material applications. The TK fi...