Thermoplastic composite from karas (Aquilaria malacensis)

The research for thermoplastic composite from Aquilaria malacensis was done using the sawdust of Aquilaria malacensis. The board was tested for bending, tensile and thickness swelling and water absorption. Thermoplastic composite from Aquilaria malacensis was manufactured from 10%, 30%, and 50% filler loadings using sawdust from Aquilaria malacensis. The results showed that 10% of sawdust of Aquilaria malacensis gives good strength properties as compared to 30% and 50%. The thickness swelling (T/S) and water absorption (W/A) showed 10% filler loading give lower results than 30% and 50% sawdust.