Kenaf Bast Fibers—Part II : Inorganic Nanoparticle Impregnation for Polymer Composites
Joint Authors
Barnes, H. Michael
Shi, Jinshu
Shi, Sheldon Q.
Horstemeyer, Mark F.
Wang, Ge
Source
International Journal of Polymer Science
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-09-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The objective of this study was to investigate an inorganic nanoparticle impregnation (INI) technique to improve the compatibility between kenaf bast fibers and polyolefin matrices.
The Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) was used to examine the surface morphology of the INI-treated fibers showing that the CaCO3 nanoparticle crystals grew onto the fiber surface.
Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) was used to verify the CaCO3 nanoparticle deposits on the fiber surface.
The tension tests of the individual fiber were conducted, and the results showed that the tensile strength of the fibers increased significantly (more than 20%) after the INI treatments.
Polymer composites were fabricated using the INI-treated fiber as reinforcement and polypropylene (PP) as the matrix.
The results showed that the INI treatments improved the compatibility between kenaf fibers and PP matrix.
The tensile modulus and tensile strength of the composites reinforced with INI-treated fibers increased by 25.9% and 10.4%, respectively, compared to those reinforced with untreated kenaf fibers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shi, Jinshu& Shi, Sheldon Q.& Barnes, H. Michael& Horstemeyer, Mark F.& Wang, Ge. 2011. Kenaf Bast Fibers—Part II : Inorganic Nanoparticle Impregnation for Polymer Composites. International Journal of Polymer Science،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shi, Jinshu…[et al.]. Kenaf Bast Fibers—Part II : Inorganic Nanoparticle Impregnation for Polymer Composites. International Journal of Polymer Science No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Shi, Jinshu& Shi, Sheldon Q.& Barnes, H. Michael& Horstemeyer, Mark F.& Wang, Ge. Kenaf Bast Fibers—Part II : Inorganic Nanoparticle Impregnation for Polymer Composites. International Journal of Polymer Science. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-494608
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-494608