📚 Volume 30, Issue 5
📋 ID: cOdZQRh
Authors
Thomas Davis, Marc Weber, Anna Rudenko, Ryu Johnson
, Marc Weber, Anna Rudenko, Ryu Johnson
Researcher, Civil Engineering Faculty, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), 81310, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Keywords
Oil Palm
Empty Fruit Bunch
Fiber
Structural Performance
Composite Materials
Biomass
Abstract
With growing environmental awareness and economic considerations, the use of natural fibers as industrial materials, particularly in structural applications, has gained significant interest. Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Fiber (OPF), abundant in tropical regions, is one such natural fiber. This review focuses on the mechanical properties of OPF composites, particularly OPF-reinforced polymers, as reported in existing literature. The study examines the tensile and flexural properties of these composites and discusses the outcomes of hybrid composites incorporating OPF. Comparisons are drawn between composite outcomes and pure resin properties, considering stress-strain behavior and internal energy. The study indicates potential applications for OPF composites in secondary structural elements, while cautioning against their use for primary load-bearing components without further research.
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📝 How to Cite
Thomas Davis, Marc Weber, Anna Rudenko, Ryu Johnson , Marc Weber, Anna Rudenko, Ryu Johnson (2023).
"A Review of Structural Performance of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Fiber in Polymer Composite".
Wulfenia, 30(5).
