Sheng, Desmond Daniel Chin Vui and Yahya, Musli Nizam and Din, Nazli Che and Wong, Keng Yinn and Asyraf, M. R. M. and Sekar, Vignesh (2024) Potential of wood fiber/polylactic acid composite microperforated panel for sound absorption application in indoor environment. Construction and Building Materials, 444. p. 137750. ISSN 0950-0618, DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.137750.
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This study introduces a novel approach using wood fiber/PLA composite microperforated panel (WFCMPP) for indoor sound absorption purposes. WFCMPP, comprising rubber tree chip-derived fibers and a polylactic acid (PLA) matrix, with the dimensions of the rubber tree chip-derived fibers ranging from 0.5 to 1 mm, demonstrated promising sound absorption coefficients comparable to other natural fiber composite microperforated panels. The maximum sound absorption coefficient was recorded at 0.989 with a resonance frequency of 1416 Hz when the wood fiber composition was 30%. The study also investigates the impact of wood fiber composition on sound absorption, revealing a linear relationship between fiber content and both porosity and sound absorption. The peak sound absorption coefficient of WFCMPP remained almost identical at different air gap thicknesses, showcasing the versatility and effectiveness of the samples. Additionally, the performance remained robust even with variations in air gap size. Scanning electron microscope analysis confirms the irregular porous structure and complexity contributing to enhanced sound absorption. WFCMPP presents a sustainable and effective alternative for acoustic applications, combining sound absorption performance with environmental considerations.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Funders: | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (PY/2023/01803) ; (Q.J130000.3824.31J72) |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Microperforated panel (MPP); Sound absorption coefficient; Natural fiber; Wood fiber; Polylactic acid (PLA); Indoor environment |
| Subjects: | T Technology > TH Building construction |
| Divisions: | Faculty of the Built Environment |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Feb 2025 09:00 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Feb 2025 09:00 |
| URI: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/47536 |
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