Research Article

A Study on the Mechanical Properties of Oil Palm Mesocarp Fibre-Reinforced Thermoplastic

Table 1

Chemical and mechanical properties of OPMF [5].

OPMF

Lignin (%) 11
Cellulose (%)60
Ash content (%)3
Tensile strength (MPa) 80
Young’s modulus (MPa)500
Elongation at break (%)17