Journal of
Chemical Engineering and Materials Science

  • Abbreviation: J. Chem. Eng. Mater. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6605
  • DOI: 10.5897/JCEMS
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 96

Full Length Research Paper

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

T. P. Tumolva
  • T. P. Tumolva
  • Department of Chemical Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Philippines.
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J. K. R. Vitoa
  • J. K. R. Vitoa
  • Department of Chemical Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Philippines.
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J. C. R. Ragasaa
  • J. C. R. Ragasaa
  • Department of Chemical Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Philippines.
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R. M. C. Dela Cruza
  • R. M. C. Dela Cruza
  • Department of Chemical Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Philippines.
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  •  Received: 25 January 2017
  •  Accepted: 25 September 2017
  •  Published: 31 October 2017

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