Improvements of Interfacial Adhesion from Composites of Pla and Acetylated Kenaf

In the recent years, the use of biodegradable and renewable materials as filler of polymer-based composites has received more attention because of preferences for environmental favorable materials [1]. Therefore, the composites composed of biodegradable polymers and filler as renewable fibers can be considered a good substitute of petroleum products. For example, biodegradable products can solve disposal problems of products which are composed of the used materials or no more available things. In this study the properties of bio-composites composed of PLA (Polylactic aicd) and acetylated kenaf fibers were prepared and evaluated. It is assumed that acetylated kenaf fibers would show a hydrophobic character and contribute to the improvements in an interfacial adhesion between kenaf fibers and PLA.