Interfacial Adhesion Characteristics of Kenaf Fibres Subjected to Different Polymer Matrices and Fibre Treatments

Figure 2

SEM images showing the difference of kenaf fibre texture because of various chemical treatments compared to untreated fibre.

(a) Untreated kenaf fibre

(b) 4%-HCL

(c) 6%-HCL

(d) 4%-NaOH

(e) 6%-NaOH