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Effect of PVA-co-MMA Copolymer on the Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Tropical Wood Materials
Joint Authors
Hamdan, Sinin
Ahmad, Mansor B.
Jawaid, M.
Hasan, M.
Hassan, Azman
Mohamad Haafiz, M. K.
Islam, Md. Saiful
Source
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-08-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Abstract EN
The present study demonstrates the effect of copolymer on the physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of tropical wood and wood polymer composites (WPCs).
Mixed monomers of methyl methacrylate (MMA) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) were effectively impregnated into the cellular structure of several types of tropical wood, which then underwent a catalyst-thermal process to polymerize and form WPC.
The manufacturing of WPC was confirmed through Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopic (SEM) analysis.
The SEM observation showed that polymer converted from monomers filled up wood cell cavities and tightly interacted with wood matrix.
The X-ray diffraction results reveal that the degree of crystallinity was significantly improved upon impregnation with PVA-co-MMA copolymer.
The modulus of elasticity (MOE) and compressive modulus were found to be significantly higher after treatment with MMA/PVA indicating improvement of mechanical properties of the wood samples.
In addition, the modified WPC had lower water absorption compared to their corresponding raw samples.
It is interesting to note that thermogravimetric (TGA) analysis shows an extensive improvement in thermal properties of WPC.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Islam, Md. Saiful& Hamdan, Sinin& Ahmad, Mansor B.& Hasan, M.& Hassan, Azman& Mohamad Haafiz, M. K.…[et al.]. 2014. Effect of PVA-co-MMA Copolymer on the Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Tropical Wood Materials. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Islam, Md. Saiful…[et al.]. Effect of PVA-co-MMA Copolymer on the Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Tropical Wood Materials. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Islam, Md. Saiful& Hamdan, Sinin& Ahmad, Mansor B.& Hasan, M.& Hassan, Azman& Mohamad Haafiz, M. K.…[et al.]. Effect of PVA-co-MMA Copolymer on the Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Tropical Wood Materials. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034283
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1034283