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• TITLE: The Green Composites: Millet Husk Fiber (MHF) Filled Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) and Degradability Effects on Environment

  AUTHORS: Abba Alhaji Hammajam, Abubakar Mohammed El-Jummah, Zahari Nur Ismarrubie

  KEYWORDS: Degradability, Composite, Fibers, Poly Lactic Acid, Millet Husk

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Composite Materials, Vol.9 No.3, July 12, 2019

  ABSTRACT: This study provides an overview on green composites degradability. Practically, the main drawbacks of using natural fibers are their poor dimensional stability, degradability and high degree of moisture absorption. While, end use of product from natural fiber filled or reinforced composites has become subject of concern to material engineers and scientist. The major properties of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites are greatly dependent on the hydrophilic tendency and dimensional stability of the fibers used, morphology aspect ratio for long fiber, while voids for powder fibers. The effects of chemical treatments on cellulosic fibers that are used as reinforcements for thermoplastics were studied. The chemical source for the treatments is alkalization. The significance of chemically-treated natural fibers is seen through the improvement of mechanical properties. The untreated fiber composites degrade faster in municipal soil compared to treated fiber composites.