Synthesization and microstructural analysis of Arenga pinnata fibres and silicone rubber for new silicone biocomposite material

• Main Authors: Bahrain, S. H. K., Mahmud, J., Rasid, Z. A., Madete, J.
• Format: Article
• Published: UiTM Press 2017
• Subjects: T Technology (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/76478/; https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85042016444&partnerID=40&md5=67c5adb0079b1ed4f2e25150391da451
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

In promoting 'green' environment, natural fibres are widely used to replace man-made fibres such as glass fibres and carbon fibres which are not environmentally friendly especially when decomposed. This study for the first time aims to introduce new biocomposite material using Arenga pinna...