Engineering and characterisation of the interface in flax fibre/polypropylene composite materials. Part I. Development and investigation of surface treatments

Zafeiropoulos, N. E.; Williams, Daryl R.; Baillie, Caroline; Matthews, F.L.

doi:10.1016/s1359-835x(02)00082-9

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“…Various surface treatment techniques were developed to improve the interfacial properties [Kalia et al, 2009]. Zafeiropoulos et al [2002aZafeiropoulos et al [ , 2002b applied two surface treatment techniques, i.e., acetylation and stearation, to flax fiber/polypropylene composite materials. The interface of flax fiber/polypropylene composites was assessed by means of fragmentation tests.…”

Section: Mechanical Properties Of Plant Fibers and Their Compositesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Natural Plant Fiber Composites-Constituent Properties and Challenges in Numerical Modeling and Simulations

Zhong

Kureemun

Tran

et al. 2017

Int. J. Appl. Mechanics

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Natural fibers are extracted from natural resources such as stems of plants. In contrast to synthetic fibers (e.g., carbon fibers), natural fibers are from renewable resources and are eco-friendlier. Plant fibers are important members of natural fibers. Review papers discussing the microstructures, performances and applications of natural plant fiber composites are available in the literature. However, there are relatively fewer review reports focusing on the modeling of the mechanical properties of plant fiber composites. The microstructures and mechanical behavior of plant fiber composites are briefly introduced by highlighting their characteristics that need to be considered prior to modeling. Numerical works that have already been carried out are discussed and summarized. Unlike synthetic fibers, natural plant fiber composites have not received sufficient attention in terms of numerical simulations. Existing technical challenges in this subject are summarized to provide potential opportunities for future research.

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Section: Mechanical Properties Of Plant Fibers and Their Compositesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Natural Plant Fiber Composites-Constituent Properties and Challenges in Numerical Modeling and Simulations

Zhong

Kureemun

Tran

et al. 2017

Int. J. Appl. Mechanics

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“…For example, it has been shown in sisal fibre/unsaturated polyester composites that storage in water will result in a reduction of up to 50% in flexural modulus. [ Zafeiropoulous et al, 2002] Compounding processes that blend the natural fibres with a thermoplastic matrix are gaining wide acceptance due to the high degree of consistency feasible in the pellet form. The purpose of a compounding operation is to produce a pelletised feed stock that can be processed further, similar to any other thermoplastic processing technique, such as injection moulding, extrusion, or thermoforming.…”

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Materials in Automotive Application, State of the Art and Prospects

Ghassemieh¹

2011

New Trends and Developments in Automotive Industry

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“…The interest in these materials stems from specific properties of renewable cellulosic fibres used as a filler of plastics. As follows from literature [7][8][9][10][11][12], the key problem in producing composite materials is a poor interphase adhesion between the polymer matrix and the lignocellulose filler, which show a tendency towards aggregation and poor dispersion of the filler in the polymer matrix as well as deterioration of the mechanical properties of the product [13,14]. For this reason, many authors have been searching for methods of chemical or physical modifications of the components [7][8][9][10][11][12][15][16][17][18].…”

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The thermo-oxidative stability and flammability of wood/polypropylene composites

Borysiak

2014

J Therm Anal Calorim

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The main aim of the study was to evaluate the thermo-oxidative stability and flammability of wood/polypropylene composites. The composites were obtained by extrusion and compression moulding with chemical modification of wood in order to improve adhesion. The composites were characterised by differential scanning calorimetry and cone calorimetry, providing such parameters as the oxidation induction time and a few parameters describing flammability, e.g. time to ignition, heat release rate, mass loss rate, heat of combustion, specific extinction area and emission of toxic gases. The results illustrate a considerable effect of the presence of wood and chemical modifications of lignocellulosic filler on the thermo-oxidative stability and character of combustion of the composites studied. The information provided in the paper contributes towards the correct choice of chemical modification of wood that would improve mechanical properties of the composites and towards getting composite materials of target thermo-oxidative stability and flammability.

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Engineering and characterisation of the interface in flax fibre/polypropylene composite materials. Part I. Development and investigation of surface treatments

Cited by 317 publications

References 20 publications

Natural Plant Fiber Composites-Constituent Properties and Challenges in Numerical Modeling and Simulations

Natural Plant Fiber Composites-Constituent Properties and Challenges in Numerical Modeling and Simulations

Materials in Automotive Application, State of the Art and Prospects

The thermo-oxidative stability and flammability of wood/polypropylene composites

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