Application of Kenaf-Based Natural Fiber Composites in the Automotive Industry

2011-01-0215

04/12/2011

Event
SAE 2011 World Congress & Exhibition
Authors Abstract
Content
In an effort to present more ‘green’ material for massive manufacturing that are both competitive in their properties and can be more environmental friendly, natural fibers are being considered for possible applications in the automotive industry. This paper shows an exploratory study of the effects of pressure and layup on a hybrid composite of randomly oriented woven kenaf fibers and fiberglass/polyester sheet molding compound (SMC). In addition to initial testing performed on their water absorption and other important properties, these hybrid composites were tested to determine the bending modulus of elasticity (MOE) and the bending modulus of rupture (MOR).
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/2011-01-0215
Pages
6
Citation
Qatu, M., "Application of Kenaf-Based Natural Fiber Composites in the Automotive Industry," SAE Technical Paper 2011-01-0215, 2011, https://doi.org/10.4271/2011-01-0215.
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Published
Apr 12, 2011
Product Code
2011-01-0215
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English