Characteristics of Palm Kernel Shell and Palm Kernel Shell-Polymer Composites: A Review

Abstract The peculiar characteristics of Palm Kernel Shell (PKS) may have corresponding effects on polymer mono composites and hybrid when used as filler in matrices. This review paper relates (PKS), palm kernel shell-mono composites, shell terms identification, sampling, analysis. purpose was to establish the properties shells their documented by various researchers a one-stop-shop document for use current future researchers. accidental judgmental sampling procedures were employed sample documents that relate polymers. study revealed lignocellulos properties, including lignin, cellulose, hemicellulose might vary depending geographic location plant from which is derived. Similarly, mineral content PKS, such carbon, iron, Aluminum, potassium, silicon, phosphorus, oxygen, cesium, among others, found vary. Other identified include solid density, porosity, specific gravity, heat capacity, moisture content, angle repose. also observed using PKS material could modify hence PKS/polymer composites. concludes be good development PKS/oil mesocarp/polyethylene Chemical treatment particles further enhance evolved composite material.