Chemical Properties of Hibiscus Cannabinus. L (Kenaf) Core
Fatin Nur Asyiqin Shahruddin

Universiti Teknologi MARA

Abstract

The stem fibres of the Kenaf plant (Hibiscus Cannabinus L.) are used to make rope. After the fibre is taken from kenaf, the core is either left in nature or burned, which is bad for the environment. The core of kenaf is light (0.10-0.20 g/cm3) and has many holes. Even though research has shown that kenaf core is useful in insulating composites, medium-density particleboards, fire retardant-treated particleboards, polymer composites, thermo-acoustic applications, and sound barriers, it hasn^t gotten as much attention as bast fibre. This study introduces kenaf core as a bio-waste and its transformation into riches for various uses. The aim of this study is to evaluate the chemical properties of kenaf core in order to evaluate the properties of kenaf core with Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT) bio composite. Several chemical analyses will be carried out to determine the chemical content of the kenaf core. Kenaf bio composite have been applied in automotive components and furniture components. Green and sustainable commodities would have a price premium in the future, which might apply to throwaway tableware and silverware, pots and bowls, pack foils, and straws.

Keywords: Kenaf core, Biodegradable composite, Biocomposite, PBAT

Topic: Biomaterials, Tissue engineering, Pharmaceuticals Industry