Recent Developments in Surface Modification of Natural Fibers for Their Use in Biocomposites

Bhatia, Jaspreet Kaur; Kaith, Balbir Singh; Kalia, Susheel

doi:10.1002/9781118911068.ch4

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“…The corona treatment is another eco-friendly physical treatment for the surface modification of natural fibers, which improves the mechanical properties of the fiber and enhances the interfacial adhesion between fiber and matrix. 86 Surface oxidation is the main mechanism of corona treatment, creating etching effects as well as surface roughness and introducing polar groups on the fiber surface that act as free radicals to form covalent bonds with the polymer matrix. 78 Corona is a soft bluish discharge that is produced due to the breakdown of air or other gases between charged electrodes.…”

Section: Corona Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…When a strong electrical field is applied to air, it breaks down into ionized molecules, which conduct electricity and therefore affect the surface morphology of fibers. 83,86 Gassan et al 87 showed that corona treatment improves the mechanical properties of jute/epoxy composite by adding/increasing a significant number of polar functional groups to the fiber surface, such as hydroxyl and carboxyl groups, which helps to form covalent bonds with the polymer matrix. This study also showed a decrease in yarn tenacity with increasing corona energy levels, which can be prevented with optimal treatment conditions.…”

Section: Corona Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Corona is a soft bluish discharge that is produced due to the breakdown of air or other gases between charged electrodes. When a strong electrical field is applied to air, it breaks down into ionized molecules, which conduct electricity and therefore affect the surface morphology of fibers 83,86 . Gassan et al 87 showed that corona treatment improves the mechanical properties of jute/epoxy composite by adding/increasing a significant number of polar functional groups to the fiber surface, such as hydroxyl and carboxyl groups, which helps to form covalent bonds with the polymer matrix.…”

Section: Recent Approaches For Performance Enhancementmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Unveiling new frontiers: Bast fiber‐reinforced polymer composites and their mechanical properties

Syduzzaman,

Hassan,

Anik

et al. 2023

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Bast fibers such as flax, hemp, and jute‐reinforced polymer composites due to their exceptional properties are gaining significant demand as a sustainable and cost‐effective alternative to conventional synthetic fiber‐reinforced composites. This comprehensive study aims to shed light on the potential of bast fiber reinforced composites (BFRCs) as innovative materials for various industrial applications. The manuscript presents a comprehensive discussion on bast fibers, polymer matrices, and the fabrication techniques employed to produce BFPCs, highlighting the effects of different modification techniques on the resulting mechanical properties. Industrial and structural applications of BFPCs are explored, with a specific focus on their use in the automotive and aerospace industries, construction materials, and sporting goods. Finally, the manuscript concludes with a discussion of the challenges and future prospects of BFPCs. This manuscript can serve as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and professionals interested in the emerging field of bast fiber‐reinforced polymer composites. It opens new frontiers in material design and highlights the enormous potential of BFPCs to revolutionize industrial applications through their exceptional mechanical properties.Highlights Materials and processing of fiber‐reinforced polymer nanocomposites. Exploration of various fiber and matrix modification techniques. Recent advances in the mechanical properties of bast fiber‐reinforced composites. Ashby charts to illustrate the comparative analysis.

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Section: Corona Treatmentmentioning

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Section: Corona Treatmentmentioning

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“…In recent years, there has been increasing interest in developing novel biocomposites that take advantage of the best properties provided by nature. Automobiles, packaging materials, and household products are major applications for naturalfiber reinforced biocomposites [25,26] (Figure 1). Natural fiber-reinforced composites are used for both interior and exterior automobile parts because of their low weight and excellent isolation properties [27].…”

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Current Strategies for the Production of Sustainable Biopolymer Composites

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Rapid global population growth has led to an exponential increase in the use of disposable materials with a short life span that accumulate in landfills. The use of non-biodegradable materials causes severe damage to the environment worldwide. Polymers derived from agricultural residues, wood, or other fiber crops are fully biodegradable, creating the potential to be part of a sustainable circular economy. Ideally, natural fibers, such as the extremely strong fibers from hemp, can be combined with matrix materials such as the core or hurd from hemp or kenaf to produce a completely renewable biomaterial. However, these materials cannot always meet all of the performance attributes required, necessitating the creation of blends of petroleum-based and renewable material-based composites. This article reviews composites made from natural and biodegradable polymers, as well as the challenges encountered in their production and use.

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A Review on Surface Modification of Plant Fibers for Enhancing Properties of Biocomposites

Karthik,

Bhuvaneshwaran,

Senthil Kumar

et al. 2024

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Over the past decade, significant progress has been made in creating environmentally friendly products using natural resources. Plant fibers, also known as lignocellulosic fibers, are hydrophilic due to the interaction and attraction between water molecules and the hydroxyl groups present in their components. The inherent hydrophilicity of plant fibers often prevents them from interacting effectively with hydrophobic polymer matrices. In order to improve the adhesion between plant fibers and the matrix, it is necessary to modify the surface of the fibers. Commonly used chemical processes include mercerization, silane treatment, acetylation, permanganate treatment, acrylation, benzoylation, peroxide treatment, stearic acid treatment, isocyanate treatment and sodium chlorite intervention. The desirability of chemically modifying the surface of plant fibers has declined due to several limitations. Plant fibers can be modified in an environmentally friendly way by various methods, such as plasma therapy and treatments using fungi, enzymes and bacteria. This part provides an analysis of the impact of different environmentally friendly surface modification techniques on the properties of plant fibers and reinforced polymers.

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Recent Developments in Surface Modification of Natural Fibers for Their Use in Biocomposites

Cited by 9 publications

References 176 publications

Unveiling new frontiers: Bast fiber‐reinforced polymer composites and their mechanical properties

Unveiling new frontiers: Bast fiber‐reinforced polymer composites and their mechanical properties

Current Strategies for the Production of Sustainable Biopolymer Composites

A Review on Surface Modification of Plant Fibers for Enhancing Properties of Biocomposites

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