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Mechanical Properties Study on Different Types of Kenaf PVC Wall Panel Product

Zuraidah Salleh, Nik Rozlin Nik Masdek, Koay Mei Hyie and Syarifah Yunus

Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, Volume 25, Issue S, August 2017

Keywords: Kenaf fiber, kenaf PVC wall panel, mechanical properties, recycling

Published on: 26 Feb 2018

Kenaffibre is one of the natural fibers that has received much attention of many researchers because of its good properties and flexible use. Kenaffibre composites have been proposed as interior building materials. In this study, the recycling effect on the kenaf PVC wall panel is focused. The main objective of this study is to determine the mechanical properties of different types of kenaf PVC wall panels. The samples were formulated based on the first and third recycling process. The specimens were subjected to several types of tests, namely, tensile, izod impact, flexural and hardness based on ASTM D3039, ASTM D256, ASTM D7264 and ASTM D785, respectively. The results indicate that the mechanical properties of the third recycled kenaf PVC wall panel product is better than the virgin and first recycled specimen. This shows that the recycling process enhances the mechanical properties of the product. On the other hand, the hardness of the specimen decreases after first recycling due to the reheating effect.

ISSN 1511-3701

e-ISSN 2231-8542

Article ID

JST-S0423-2017

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