Enhancement of kenaf fiber mechanical properties through epoxy coating with nano silica particles: A comparative study of BE and BDE formulations
Natural fibres, such as kenaf, are biodegradable and sustainable materials valued for their abundance and ease of processing. However, their limited mechanical and thermal resistance restricts their broader application. This study investigates the enhancement of kenaf fibre properties through surfac...
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| author | M.J. Meelad Omar S. Dahham N.Z. Noriman Ahmad Z. Romli M.F. Omar |
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| description | Natural fibres, such as kenaf, are biodegradable and sustainable materials valued for their abundance and ease of processing. However, their limited mechanical and thermal resistance restricts their broader application. This study investigates the enhancement of kenaf fibre properties through surface coating using epoxy resin filled with nano silica particles. The fibres were coated by dipping in a solution of epoxy and acetone (1:6 ratio) containing nano silica fillers. Two filler systems—BE and BDE—were prepared based on epoxy weight percentage and diluted epoxy weight percentage, respectively, with nano silica loadings of 1 %, 2 %, and 3 %. Results showed that coatings with 2 % and 3 % filler content exhibited improved stiffness and more efficient load transfer compared to 1 %. Overall, the presence of BE in the coating contributed to enhanced mechanical performance, including increased ductility, toughness, and resistance to deformation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7e7dea97f86a483d881591735d83b8f82025-08-20T03:17:35ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542025-07-01373635364610.1016/j.jmrt.2025.06.207Enhancement of kenaf fiber mechanical properties through epoxy coating with nano silica particles: A comparative study of BE and BDE formulationsM.J. Meelad0Omar S. Dahham1N.Z. Noriman2Ahmad Z. Romli3M.F. Omar4Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), MalaysiaDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, IraqCentre of Excellence Geopolymer and Green Technology (CEGeoGTech), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Kangar, 01000, Malaysia; Corresponding author.Centre of Chemical Synthesis and Polymer Composites Research & Technology, Institute of Science (IOS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, MalaysiaCentre of Excellence Geopolymer and Green Technology (CEGeoGTech), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Kangar, 01000, MalaysiaNatural fibres, such as kenaf, are biodegradable and sustainable materials valued for their abundance and ease of processing. However, their limited mechanical and thermal resistance restricts their broader application. This study investigates the enhancement of kenaf fibre properties through surface coating using epoxy resin filled with nano silica particles. The fibres were coated by dipping in a solution of epoxy and acetone (1:6 ratio) containing nano silica fillers. Two filler systems—BE and BDE—were prepared based on epoxy weight percentage and diluted epoxy weight percentage, respectively, with nano silica loadings of 1 %, 2 %, and 3 %. Results showed that coatings with 2 % and 3 % filler content exhibited improved stiffness and more efficient load transfer compared to 1 %. Overall, the presence of BE in the coating contributed to enhanced mechanical performance, including increased ductility, toughness, and resistance to deformation.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425016291Epoxy coatingkenaf fiberNano silica |
| spellingShingle | M.J. Meelad Omar S. Dahham N.Z. Noriman Ahmad Z. Romli M.F. Omar Enhancement of kenaf fiber mechanical properties through epoxy coating with nano silica particles: A comparative study of BE and BDE formulations Journal of Materials Research and Technology Epoxy coating kenaf fiber Nano silica |
| title | Enhancement of kenaf fiber mechanical properties through epoxy coating with nano silica particles: A comparative study of BE and BDE formulations |
| title_full | Enhancement of kenaf fiber mechanical properties through epoxy coating with nano silica particles: A comparative study of BE and BDE formulations |
| title_fullStr | Enhancement of kenaf fiber mechanical properties through epoxy coating with nano silica particles: A comparative study of BE and BDE formulations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enhancement of kenaf fiber mechanical properties through epoxy coating with nano silica particles: A comparative study of BE and BDE formulations |
| title_short | Enhancement of kenaf fiber mechanical properties through epoxy coating with nano silica particles: A comparative study of BE and BDE formulations |
| title_sort | enhancement of kenaf fiber mechanical properties through epoxy coating with nano silica particles a comparative study of be and bde formulations |
| topic | Epoxy coating kenaf fiber Nano silica |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425016291 |
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