Table 4.
Compressive properties of kenaf (K) composite, PCNT-modified kenaf composites, ACNT-modified kenaf composites and SCNT-modified kenaf composites.
| Composites | Compressive Modulus (GPa) | Compressive Strength (MPa) | Compressive Strain at Break (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENAF (K) | 2.43 ± 0.17 | 68.78 ± 1.08 | 38.6 ± 4.91 |
| 0.5PCNT/K | 2.45 ± 0.09 | 73.44 ± 2.18 | 41.84 ± 5.58 |
| 0.75PCNT/K | 2.74 ± 0.20 | 75.17 ± 2.81 | 45.15 ± 3.71 |
| 1.0PCNT/K | 2.89 ± 0.17 | 73.06 ± 2.20 | 48.20 ± 2.92 |
| 0.5ACNT/K | 3.28 ± 0.19 | 74.66 ± 5.59 | 35.11 ± 3.11 |
| 0.75ACNT/K | 3.69 ± 0.19 | 77.12 ± 1.29 | 40.39 ± 2.31 |
| 1.0ACNT/K | 3.80 ± 0.06 | 78.48 ± 1.79 | 39.34 ± 3.02 |
| 0.5SCNT/K | 3.85 ± 0.05 | 77.51 ± 2.54 | 47.54 ± 7.06 |
| 0.75SCNT/K | 4.07 ± 0.14 | 80.09 ± 3.03 | 43.61 ± 5.66 |
| 1.0SCNT/K | 4.21 ± 0.10 | 82.64 ± 2.16 | 38.12 ± 1.75 |