scholarly journals Effect of Chemical Treatment on Mechanical and Water-Sorption Properties Coconut Fiber-Unsaturated Polyester from Recycled PET

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurul Munirah Abdullah ◽  
Ishak Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Surface Treatment ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Coconut Fiber ◽  
Recycled Pet ◽  
Influence Of Water ◽  
Fiber Matrix ◽  
Fiber Surface Treatment

Coconut fibers were used as reinforcement for unsaturated polyester resin from recycled PET that has been prepared using glycolysis and polyesterification reaction. Various concentrations of alkali, silane, and silane on alkalized fiber were applied and the optimum concentration of treatments was determined. Morphological and mechanical properties of the composite have also been investigated to study the effect of fiber surface treatment. The influence of water uptake on the sorption characteristics of composites was studied via immersion in distilled water at room temperature. Surface treatment of coconut fiber caused a significant increase in the tensile properties with the optimum treatment of 0.5% silane on the 5% alkalized coconut fiber/polyester composites. For water absorption study, it was observed that the treated fiber composites showed lower water absorption properties in comparison to those of untreated fiber composites. SEM investigation showed that the surface modification of fiber has better fiber-matrix interaction. Thus, chemical treatments on the fiber improve fiber/matrix adhesion especially for silane on alkalized fiber treatment.

scholarly journals Fiber Surface Treatment Effects on Wear and Friction of Luffa/Polyester Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2S2) ◽  
pp. 574-576
Keyword(s):  
Surface Treatment ◽  
Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Treatment Effects ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
Pin On Disc ◽  
The Coefficient Of Friction ◽  
Fiber Surface Treatment ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Impact

In this work, the extracted fiber from the luffa plant is used as for making of composite with unsaturated polyester. As received (UT) and alkali treated fibers(NT) are used for making laminates. All the composites have been made with an optimal pressure of 50 kg/cm2 with room temperature curing of 12h. Evicted specimens were cut in to the dimensions as per respective ASTM standard. The surface treatment effects on the coefficient of friction (CoF) is measured using pin- on-disc wear set-up machine. Results shows that the impact strength of the composites increased afterward surface treatment. Meantime, the coefficient of friction also increased in the treated fiber composites. Experiment is conducted for three different sliding velocity for 3000m of abrading distance

scholarly journals Improvement of the Interfacial Adhesion Between Fiber and Matrix

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 885-894 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benaoum Abdelhak ◽  
Mahmoudi Noureddine ◽  
Mahmoudi Hacen
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Surface Treatment ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Interfacial Adhesion ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Fiber Surface Treatment

AbstractIn this work, the influence of carbon fiber surface treatment on mechanical properties of unsaturated polyester was investigated. Two approaches have been used in the surface treatment; the first is the desizing of the carbon fiber by the release of the epoxy layer. The second is with the release of epoxy layer and etching the fibers. It was concluded that both methods give good results on adhesion between the matrix and the fibers. It is found that the treatment of carbon fibers is efficient and greatly improves the CFRP handress. The tensile strength of composite materials increases by 30% for etched carbon fibers compared to untreated carbon fibers.SEM images confirm the results obtained.

Rotomolded polyethylene-agave fiber composites: Effect of fiber surface treatment on the mechanical properties

2016 ◽  
Vol 56 (8) ◽  
pp. 856-865 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.O. Cisneros-López ◽  
A.A. Pérez-Fonseca ◽  
F.J. Fuentes-Talavera ◽  
J. Anzaldo ◽  
R. González-Núñez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Surface Treatment ◽  
Fiber Surface ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Fiber Surface Treatment
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