Research Article

Kenaf Fibre Reinforced Polypropylene Composites: Effect of Cyclic Immersion on Tensile Properties

Table 1

ANOVA for tensile strength of kenaf/PP composite with 40% and 60% fibre loadings immersed in water and bleach.

SourceDFSum of squaresMean square valuePr >

Composition1242.32242.328384.28 <0.0001
Liquid10.70290.702911.110.2953
Composition Liquid10.01830.018310.030.8653
Cycle464.16816.042125.44<0.0001
Composition Cycle417.0194.254866.750.0001
Liquid Cycle411.2452.811194.460.0032
Composition Liquid Cycle40.50620.126560.200.9370
Error6037.8360.63061
Corrected total79373.82