Structural characterization and mechanical properties of polypropylene reinforced natural fibers

Karim, MM; Zaman, Izzuddin; Rozlan, S A M; Berhanuddin, N I C; Manshoor, Bukhari; Mustapha, Muslizainun; Khalid, Amir; Chan, Shiau Wei

doi:10.1088/1742-6596/914/1/012035

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“…Stretching, calendaring, and thermo treatment are physical methods that do not vary the chemical composition of the fibres, but still they modify the surface and structural properties of the fibres and thereby affect the mechanical bonding to polymers. 74,75 On the other hand, chemical modification of the fibres changes the surface properties and quantity of chemical compositions to enhance the wetting with polymer matrix. Moreover, it eliminates the unwanted elements such as hemicelluloses, lignin, and pectin from the surface of the fibres which enhances the adhesion with the matrix.…”

Section: Surface Modifications As Remediesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A review on the properties of natural fibres and its bio-composites: Effect of alkali treatment

Sahu

Gupta

2019

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L:

107

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Due to the dominating advantages of natural fibres such as biodegradability, eco-friendliness, nominal cost, low density and high specific strength, they are being used opposite to synthetic fibres in many industrial applications. Despite many advantages, these fibres face some limitations such as higher moisture uptake, quality variations, low thermal stability, and poor compatibility with polymeric matrix. To overcome these limitations, chemical treatments of these fibres were found to be the most suitable method to improve adhesion with polymers, increase their strength and water absorption resistance, and improve their composite properties also. Among chemical treatments, alkali treatment is the most widely used and versatile surface modification method of the natural fibres. A good number of research works have been carried out on effect of alkali treatment on the properties of natural fibres and its composites, which motivated for this review. In this paper, the effect of alkali treatment on the properties of natural fibres has been reviewed. In addition, the physical and mechanical properties, thermal analysis and tribological behaviour of its biocomposites are also reviewed. It was concluded that alkali treatment of natural fibres could provide enhanced properties of various bio-composites up to a great extent.

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Section: Surface Modifications As Remediesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A review on the properties of natural fibres and its bio-composites: Effect of alkali treatment

Sahu

Gupta

2019

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L:

107

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“…plasma, ultrasound, ultraviolet and so on) or chemical treatments (silane, alkali, acetylation, benzoylation, sodium chloride and so on). Stretching, calendaring, and thermo treatment are physical methods that do not vary the chemical composition of the fibres, but still modify the surface and structural properties of the fibres and thereby affect the mechanical bonding to polymers [53][54]. On the other hand, chemical modification of the fibres changes the surface properties and quantity of chemical compositions in order to enhance the wetting with polymer matrix.…”

Section: Surface Modifications As Remediesmentioning

confidence: 99%