This study fabricated polylactic acid (PLA)/kenaf cellulose fiber biocomposite filaments via melt-extrusion process. Kenaf fibers (KF) were chemically extracted from locally grown kenaf plants and used as reinforcement. Moreover, the KF was then treated with tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS), so-called KFs, to improve compatibility between PLA matrix. Also, plasticizers (polyethylene glycol) inco...

Reinforcement of both fibrous and particulate materials can improve composite properties for various applications, such as biomedical applications. The alkali-treated kenaf fibers (SiO2, bentonite, CaCO3) microparticles 400 mesh in size reinforce the epoxy matrix hybrid composites. bending impact composites, well their water absorption, are compared. composites were prepared a compression mold ...

The feasibility of cultivation of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) in the United States is receiving a multifaceted evaluation. Among the factors being evaluated is kenafs susceptibility to nematodes. In this investigation, four races of Meloidogyne incognita reproduced extensively on each of the several kenaf genotypes examined in greenhouse tests. Some genotypes of kenaf, however, demonstrated lim...

Eliminating unwanted noise in passenger compartments of vehicles is important to automobile manufacturers. The ability to reduce noise inside the vehicle enhances the perceived value of the vehicle to the consumer, and offers a competitive advantage to the manufacturer. Several methods are presently employed to reduce noise and its sources, one of which uses soundabsorbing materials attached to...

The agricultural industry is one of the main economic contributors in developing countries, especially tropical regions. Extensive land clearing has led to severe erosion within watersheds, which increases vulnerability water catchments natural disasters, such as floods. Cellulosic fibers, jute, sisal, kenaf, hemp, and coir, are gaining increasing worldwide attention for their potential applica...

Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L. ), a warm-season annual plant, has shown potential as an alternate source of fiber in the United States. Although preliminary research has indicated feasibility ofkenaf production in Virginia, production details are lacking. Field experiments were conducted during 1995 and 1996 to determine optimal row spacing and fertilizer needs, and to compare available kenaf cu...