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In this paper, the effect of chemical treatments on date palm fibers (DPFs) properties was studied; DPFs were first treated with a 5 wt% NaOH aqueous solution for 1 h and then modified using two types of silane coupling agents (3-Mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane and 3-Aminopropyltrimethoxysilane) with various concentrations (0.1, 0.5, 1 and 2 wt%) to improve the interfacial properties of DPFs with polymeric matrices. SEM observations showed the formation of silane layers on the alkalized surface of DPFs. The Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) results showed that the salinization was successfully performed by forming covalent Si-O-C bonds between DPF and silane coupling agent. The pull-out behavior of treated fibers was also investigated using two matrices; polyurethane (PU) and epoxy. The obtained results showed that the treatments have successfully improved the interfacial bond characteristics of DPF-PU and DPF-Epoxy systems.Publisher's Note Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.

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The aim of the present work pointed out the introduction of natural alkalised alpha fibres as reinforcement in the preparation of partially biodegradable green insulation material composite. Thermal conductivity, mechanical properties and acoustical performances of composites were investigated as a function of fibre content. We found that 10% of alkali solution improve the hydrophobic character, mechanical and interfacial properties of the fibers. Composites made of alfa fibers-polyurethane resin has exhibited good mechanical and acoustical properties. At 20% of reinforcement the Young modulus and tensile stress increased by 48.14% and 74.12%, respectively.

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