Khumalo, MVSethupathi, MSkosana, SJMuniyasamy, Sudhakar2024-10-312024-10-3120242297-8739https://doi.org/10.3390/separations11090256http://hdl.handle.net/10204/13793This study examines the impact of Pineapple Leaf Fiber (PALF) loading on the properties of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)/PALF composites successfully produced through a melt extrusion process. The melt-extruded HDPE/PALF composites were characterized by their thermal and mechanical properties and their morphologies. Subsequently, adding 5% maleic anhydride (MA) to the HDPE/PALF composite formulation led to significant improvements in the mechanical strength properties. Moreover, adding 10 wt.% PALF and 5% MA to the composites improves the crystallinity (10.38%) and Young’s modulus (17.30%) properties and affects the thermal stability. The optimal formulation is achieved with 10 wt.% PALF filler incorporated into the HDPE composite. This study highlights the promising potential of HDPE/PALF composites for plastic product applications.FulltextenHigh-density polyethylenePineapple leaf fiberMaleic anhydrideCompositesArticleN/A