Recycled high density polyethylene / natural rubber / chicken feather fibers (RHDPE/NR/CFF) composites: The effects of fiber loading and benzyl urea on tensile
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2013-09Author
Yazid, M.I.M.
Supri, Abdul Ghani, Prof. Madya Dr.
Firuz, Zainuddin, Dr.
Luqman, Musa, Dr.
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The effects of benzyl urea into RHDPE/NR/CFF composites with different fibers loading were studied. The composites were prepared using BrabenderPlasticorder at 160 °C with rotor speed of 50rpm. The composites were characterized in respect of their tensile properties and morphology. The results indicated that RHDPE/NR/CFF with benzyl urea composites show higher values of tensile strength, Youngs modulus, but lower elongation at break than RHDPE/NR/CFF composites. RHDPE/NR/CFF with benzyl urea composites gave a better interfacial adhesion between the matrix and the fiber than RHDPE/NR/CFF composites as evidence using SEM.