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Effects of Natural Fiber Surface Treatments and Matrix Modification on Mechanical Properties of Their Composites North Dakota State Univ
- Format:
- Conference/Event
- Author/Creator:
- Huo, Huo, author.
- Conference Name:
- SAE 2010 World Congress & Exhibition (2010-04-13 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Place of Publication:
- Warrendale, PA SAE International 2010
- Summary:
- Natural fibers have shown promise as reinforcement in polymer matrix composites in automotive applications. Due to the presence of hydroxyl groups from cellulose and lignin, natural fibers exhibit highly hydrophilic properties. This makes fiber-matrix adhesion very difficult because most structural polymers are hydrophobic in nature. Therefore, in order to maximize natural fiber reinforced composite performance, fiber surface modification is required. In addition, a chemical additive to polymer matrix is another direction to improve the performance. In this study, several types of natural fibers were chosen, including European flax fiber, North American flax, and North American hemp fiber. Sodium hydroxide treatment followed by acrylic resin treatment was investigated for its influence on vinyl ester cure kinetics and interfacial properties
- Notes:
- Vendor supplied data
- Publisher Number:
- 2010-01-0426
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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