Author/Authors :
Junian, S. S. Faculty of Science and Natural Resources - University Malaysia Sabah - Jalan UMS, Sabah, Malaysia , Arief, Y. Z. Institute of High Voltage & High Current (UTM IVAT) - Faculty of Electrical Engineering - University Technology Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia , Sahari, J. Faculty of Science and Natural Resources - University Malaysia Sabah - Jalan UMS, Sabah, Malaysia , Makmud, M. Z. H. Faculty of Science and Natural Resources - University Malaysia Sabah - Jalan UMS, Sabah, Malaysia , Wahit, M. U. Center for Composites - Institute of Vehicle System and Engineering (IVeSE) - University Technology Malaysia (UTM), Johor, Malaysia
Abstract :
Linear Low Density Polyethylene-Natural Rubber (LLDPE-NR) composites in the ratio of 70:20 were
made with different loadings of nanosilica and micro-scale Palm Oil Fuel Ash (POFA). Linear Low
Density Polyethylene grafted with maleic anhydride (LLDPE-g-MAH) of 10 wt% was added as a
compatibiliser. The composites were produced by using two-roll mill machine. The tensile properties
of the composites were determined by carrying out tensile test. From the test, it was found that the
tensile strength of LLDPE-NR decreased with increasing weight percentages of POFA in the
composition. Tensile strength of LLDPE-NR increased with increasing nanosilica content of the
composition. The water absorption test was done on all samples, and it was found that water absorption
of LLDPE-NR nanocomposites decreased with increasing nanosilica content. However, water
absorption of LLDPE-NR microcomposites increased with increasing POFA content
Keywords :
Tensile Properties , Physical Properties , Nanocomposite , Linear Low Density Polyethylene , Natural Rubber
