What is it about?
This paper aims to produce a new type of silicone biocomposite (Arenga pinnata-silicone biocomposite) and assess its mechanical, physical and morphological characteristics. The effects of Arenga pinnata filler on the silicone rubber are investigated by comparing the difference in properties between pure silicone rubber and Arenga pinnata-silicone biocomposite.
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Why is it important?
Due to high flexibility and elasticity, silicone rubber is widely used in many applications, especially in the medical and industrial sectors. However, pure silicone rubber experiences weak tensile strength and this can be improved with the addition of filler. This study introduces new silicone biocomposite materials. Arenga pinnata fibres are chosen and shown to significantly increase the stiffness and density of the silicone rubber.
Perspectives
There are growing concerns about environmental issues such as global warming. One of the major contributing factors to this climate issue is CO2 emissions due to the burning of plastics and synthetic fibres. Synthetic fibres may also cause harm and irritation to users. Natural fibres are also promoted for their biodegradable and renewable properties. For these and other reasons, natural fibres are widely explored and studied to replace synthetic fibres. Arenga pinnata fibre from the Arenga pinnata tree is a natural fibre that has been reinforced into hard biocomposite materials and has been receiving growing attention. This motivated this study to discover the mechanical and physical properties when the Arenga pinnata fibre is reinforced into silicone rubber to produce a soft biocomposite material.
Jamaluddin Mahmud
Universiti Teknologi MARA
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This page is a summary of: Arenga Pinnata–Silicone Biocomposite Properties via Experimental and Numerical Analysis, Materials Science, August 2018, Publishing House Technologija,
DOI: 10.5755/j01.ms.24.3.18296.
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