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: Article
• Published: Asian Network for Scientific Information 2011
• Subjects: Q Science (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utp.edu.my/7406/1/index.html%3Fdoi%3Djas.0000.23649.23649; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/7406/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Abstract: This study reports on the influence of injection molding processing parameters on mechanical properties of oil palm Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) filled High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE). The biocomposite pellets were first prepared using an extruder with 20 wt% EFB content before being processe...