October 2017

Mechanical properties of natural fiber reinforced polymer (NFRP) composites using anahaw (Saribus rotundifolius) fibers treated with sodium alginate

Natural fiber reinforced polymer (NFRP) composites have been a focus of various research projects because of their advantages compared to traditional fiber reinforced plastics. In this study, Anahaw (Saribus rotundifolius) was used as fiber source because it is abundant in the Philippines. The fibers were treated by immersing in a sodium alginate solution and then in a calcium chloride solution. The treated fibers were...

Author(s): T. P. Tumolva, J. K. R. Vitoa, J. C. R. Ragasaa and R. M. C. Dela Cruza