Abstract
In this review, the challenges faced by woven kenaf thermoset polymer composites in Malaysia were addressed with respect to three major aspects: woven kenaf reinforcement quality, Malaysian citizen awareness of woven kenaf thermoset composite products, and government supports. Kenaf plantations were introduced in Malaysia in the last two decades, but have generally not produced much kenaf composite product that has been widely accepted by the public. However, woven kenaf fiber enhances the thermoset composites to a similar degree or better than other natural fibers, especially with respect to impact resistance. Woven kenaf composites have been applied in automotive structural studies in Malaysia, yet they are still far from commercialization. Hence, this review discusses the kenaf fiber woven in Malaysia, thermoset and bio-based thermoset polymers, thermoset composite processing methods and, most importantly, the challenges faced in Malaysia. This review sets guidelines, provides an overview, and shares knowledge as to the potential challenges currently faced by woven kenaf reinforcements in thermoset polymer composites, allowing researchers to shift their interests and plans for conducting future studies on woven kenaf thermoset polymer composites.
Highlights
Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country occupying parts of the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo
The careful selection of the right processing method is as important as selecting the raw materials
This review sets guidelines for overviewing and sharing the knowledge, potentials and challenges currently faced by woven kenaf reinforcement in thermoset polymer composites, allowing researchers to shift their interests and plans for conducting future studies on the woven kenaf thermoset polymer composites
Summary
Ching Hao Lee 1, * , Abdan Khalina 1, *, N. Mohd Nurazzi 2 , Abdullah Norli 2 , M. Advanced Engineering Materials and Composites (AEMC), Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing
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