@misc { , title = {Optimizing the mercerisation effect on the mode I fracture toughness of Bambusa Vulgaris bamboo using surface response method.}, abstract = {Alkaline treatment is widely being promoted to treat natural fibres and improves the fibre bundle surface for better interlocking with the polymer matrix. The aim of this study is to optimize the merceration parameter including natrium hydroxide (NaOH) concentration, soaking and drying time for Bambusa Vulgaris bamboo using response surface methodology (RSM). Here, the treatment conditions were employed by the Box-Behnken design (BBD). The comparative study of the treated and untreated fibre on crack propagation behaviour, Mode I interlaminar fracture toughness (GIC) of the bamboo along the longitudinal direction test was carried out. Through the statistical analysis approach (ANOVA), it is suggested that bamboo treated with 1.5 wt.\% concentration of NaOH is capable to reach the fracture toughness value up to 367.25 J/m2. It is also shown that all proposed variables for treatment in this study (i.e., the concentration of the NaOH is highly significant with the 2.85 hours of soaking and drying for 72.5 hours).}, doi = {10.4018/978-1-7998-1374-3.ch006}, isbn = {9781799813743 ; 9781799813750}, note = {INFO COMPLETE (Info via contact 21/1/2020 LM) PERMISSION GRANTED (version = Final typset PDF; embargo = none; licence = Pub Own; POLICY = https://www.igi-global.com/about/rights-permissions/content-reuse/ ) DOCUMENT READY (AAM and typeset from contact 21/1/2020 LM) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Contact - Muhammad-Sukki, Firdas) Set Statement - (Copyright © 2020 by IGI Global. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or distributed in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, without written permission from the publisher.)}, pages = {112-129}, publicationstatus = {Published}, publisher = {IGI Global}, url = {https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/835315}, keyword = {Alkaline treatment, Natural fibres, Bamboo}, year = {2019}, author = {Hassan, Mohamad Zaki and Roslan, Siti Amni and Rasid, Zainudin A. and Yusoff, Mohd Zuhri Momamed and Sapuan, S.M. and Muhammad-Sukki, Firdaus} editor = {Mastura, M.T. and Sapuan, S.M.} }