Preparation and Characterization of Kenaf Papers Reinforced with Tapioca Starch: Physicomechanical and Morphological Properties

The present study reports the preparation and characterization of kenaf papers that reinforced with tapioca starch by using the ammonium zirconium (IV) carbonate as coupling agent. The examination shows the tearing resistance, tensile strength, and Young's modulus of the kenaf papers are enhanc...

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Published in:Journal of natural fibers 2018-03, Vol.15 (2), p.191-203
Main Authors: Low, Jiun Hor, Ghanbari, Taravat, Wan Abdul Rahman, Wan Aizan, Majid, Rohah A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ammonium
Chemical bonds
Coupling agents
Fourier transforms
Infrared analysis
Kenaf
Kenaf fibers
Mechanical properties
Modulus of elasticity
morphological properties
Morphology
Performance enhancement
physicomechanical properties
Reagents
Starch
Tapioca
Tearing
Zirconium
形态特性
木薯
槿麻纤维
淀粉
物理机械特性
纸
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Summary:The present study reports the preparation and characterization of kenaf papers that reinforced with tapioca starch by using the ammonium zirconium (IV) carbonate as coupling agent. The examination shows the tearing resistance, tensile strength, and Young's modulus of the kenaf papers are enhanced with the addition of starch and coupling agent, up to 3% and 1%, respectively. Under the optimum formulation, the degree of coupling reaction is 87%. The Fourier transform infrared and morphological analyses confirm the performance enhancement of kenaf papers is achieved via the formation of chemical bonding between the kenaf fiber and tapioca starch.
ISSN:1544-0478
1544-046X
DOI:10.1080/15440478.2017.1321518