The influence of fibre treatment on the performance of coir-polyester composites
Composites Science and Technology, 2001•Elsevier
Surface modifications of coir fibres involving alkali treatment, bleaching, and vinyl grafting
are made in view of their use as reinforcing agents in general-purpose polyester resin
matrix. The mechanical properties of composites like tensile, flexural and impact strength
increase as a result of surface modification. Among all modifications, bleached (65° C) coir-
polyester composites show better flexural strength (61.6 MPa) whereas 2% alkali-treated
coir/polyester composites show significant improvement in tensile strength (26.80 MPa) …
are made in view of their use as reinforcing agents in general-purpose polyester resin
matrix. The mechanical properties of composites like tensile, flexural and impact strength
increase as a result of surface modification. Among all modifications, bleached (65° C) coir-
polyester composites show better flexural strength (61.6 MPa) whereas 2% alkali-treated
coir/polyester composites show significant improvement in tensile strength (26.80 MPa) …
Surface modifications of coir fibres involving alkali treatment, bleaching, and vinyl grafting are made in view of their use as reinforcing agents in general-purpose polyester resin matrix. The mechanical properties of composites like tensile, flexural and impact strength increase as a result of surface modification. Among all modifications, bleached (65°C) coir-polyester composites show better flexural strength (61.6 MPa) whereas 2% alkali-treated coir/polyester composites show significant improvement in tensile strength (26.80 MPa). Hybrid composites comprising glass fibre mat (7 wt.%), coir fibre mat (13 wt.%) and polyester resin matrix are prepared. Hybrid composites containing surface modified coir fibres show significant improvement in flexural strength. Water absorption studies of coir/polyester and hybrid composites show significant reduction in water absorption due to surface modifications of coir fibres. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) investigations show that surface modifications improve the fibre/matrix adhesion.
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