The Effect of Different Fibre Lengths on the Mechanical Properties of Biocomposites

Kenaf is a nonwoody fibrous plant, and its fibre can be potentially used as reinforcement in the matrix to produce biocomposite materials. The properties of materials are highly dependent on reinforcing material binder. This study kenaf with different compositions (10, 20, 30 wt.%) lengths (1 cm 3 cm) using casting process. Low viscosity epoxy resin (635 thin resin) 6 poise was matrix. results showed that highest flexural strength, impact strength shore hardness were obtained at wt.% composition 1-cm length, namely, 85 MPa, 338 KJ/m2 98 SHD, respectively. length affects mechanical resulting biocomposite. condition caused by fibres 1 being more dispersed than cm.