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The effect of moisture absorption on untreated and alkaline-treated Napier grass fibre-reinforced polyester composites was evaluated. Under room-temperature immersion, the water absorption behaviour of the Napier grass fibre composites conformed to the Fickian diffusion mechanism. Compared with the untreated fibres, the treated fibres absorbed less water due to the removal of lignin and hemicelluloses. The tensile and flexural strength of the Napier grass composites decreased with increased water absorption. SEM analysis showed that the treated Napier grass fibre composites contained fewer fibre pull-outs and splits compared with the untreated composites, which supports the improved performance. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Author(s): Haameem JAM, Majid MSA, Afendi M, Marzuki HFA, Hilmi EA, Fahmi I, Gibson AG
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Composite Structures
Year: 2016
Volume: 144
Pages: 138-146
Print publication date: 01/06/2016
Online publication date: 27/02/2016
Acceptance date: 01/01/1900
ISSN (print): 0263-8223
ISSN (electronic): 1879-1085
Publisher: ELSEVIER SCI LTD
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2016.02.067
DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2016.02.067
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