Comparative studies of mechanical properties of poly(ε-caprolactone) and poly(lactic acid) blends reinforced with natural fibers

• Main Authors: Akos, Noel Ibrahim, Wahit, Mat Uzir, Mohamed, Rahmah, Yussuf, Abdirahman Ali
• Format: Article
• Published: Taylor and Francis Group, LLC. 2013
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/50415/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15685543.2013.807158
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

The mechanical properties of polycaprolactone/polylactic acid, blend reinforced with Dura fiber and Tenera fibre palm press fibers have been comparatively studied. Melt blending of the composites was carried out using twin screw extruder after which test specimens were produced by injection molding....