Linear Low Density Polyethylene/Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)/Kenaf (LLDPE/PVA/KNF) Composites: Effect of 3-(Trimethoxysilyl)Propyl Methacrylate as Silane Coupling Agent on Tensile and Morphological Properties

Abstract:

The tensile properties and morphological studies of linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE)/poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/kenaf (KNF) composites with and without 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate (silane coupling agent) were investigated. The composites with different KNF loading (10, 20, 30, 40 phr) were prepared using a Thermo Haake Polydrive internal mixer at 150°C and 50 rpm for 10 min. The results indicated that composites with 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate gives higher tensile strength and modulus but lower elongation at break than composites without. The presence of 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate found to enhance the interfacial adhesion between LLDPE/PVA matrix and KNF fiber. Morphological studies on tensile fractured surfaces showed good adhesion between LLDPE/PVA matrix and KNF, and better dispersion of KNF for the composites with 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 694)
• Pages: 3-7
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.694.3
• Online since: May 2016
• Authors: Ai Ling Pang*, Ismail Hanafi, Azhar Abu Bakar
• Keywords: Kenaf, Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Poly(vinyl alcohol), Tensile Properties

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