• 文献标题:   Hibiscus Cannabinus Fiber/PP based Nano-Biocomposites Reinforced with Graphene Nanoplatelets
  • 文献类型:   Article
  • 作  者:   IDUMAH CI, HASSAN A
  • 作者关键词:   graphene nanoplatelet, hibiscus cannabinus fiber, mechanical, nanobiocomposite, nucleation, thermal
  • 出版物名称:   JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
  • ISSN:   1544-0478 EI 1544-046X
  • 通讯作者地址:   Univ Teknol Malaysia
  • 被引频次:   8
  • DOI:   10.1080/15440478.2016.1277817
  • 出版年:   2017

▎ 摘  要

The essence of the present research is based on reinforcement mechanism of hibiscus cannabinus fiber (KF) and graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) on mechanical and thermal properties of hybrid hibiscus cannabinus fiber/polypropylene (PKMG 1-5 phr) nano-biocomposites. TGA results revealed inclusion of KF and GNP enhanced charring and thermal stability of the bio-nanocomposites. DSC analysis revealed improved melting and crystallization temperatures of the materials. Flexural modulus significantly increased on inclusion of 20wt.% kenaf fiber and 5 phr GNP. XRD studies confirmed KF and GNP induced nucleation of -crystals of PP which improved toughness and impact properties of the nano-biocomposites especially at 3 phr.