Optimizing Injection Molding Processing Parameters for Enhanced Mechanical Performance of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch High Density Polyethylene Composites

• Main Authors: Megat-Yusoff, Puteri Sri Melor, Abdul Latif, M.R., Ramli, Mohd Shayuti
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: T Technology (General)
• Online Access: http://scialert.net/onlinefirst.php?issn=1812-5654 .; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/4433/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Petronas

This paper reports on the influence of injection molding processing parameters on mechanical properties of oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB) filled high density polyethylene (HDPE). The biocomposite pellets were first prepared using an extruder with 20 wt% EFB content before being processed in an in...