Effects of natural fibre surface on composite properties: a review
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Paper/Presentation Title | Effects of natural fibre surface on composite properties: a review |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Kabir, M. M. (Author), Wang, H. (Author), Aravinthan, T. (Author), Cardona, F. (Author) and Lau, K. -T. (Author) |
Editors | Cowled, Craig J. L. |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 1st International Postgraduate Conference on Engineering, Designing and Developing the Built Environment for Sustainable Wellbeing (eddBE 2011) |
Number of Pages | 6 |
Year | 2011 |
Place of Publication | Brisbane, Australia |
ISBN | 9780980582741 |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.bee.qut.edu.au/research/events/eddbe/ |
Conference/Event | 1st International Postgraduate Conference on Engineering, Designing and Developing the Built Environment for Sustainable Wellbeing (eddBE 2011) |
Event Details | 1st International Postgraduate Conference on Engineering, Designing and Developing the Built Environment for Sustainable Wellbeing (eddBE 2011) Event Date 27 to end of 29 Apr 2011 Event Location Brisbane, Australia |
Abstract | Processing of polymer composites by using green source of fibres as reinforcement has increased dramatically in recent years. Advantages of using natural fibre over man-made fibres include low density, low cost, recyclability and biodegradability. These benchmark properties make natural fibre a potential replacement for synthetic fibres in composite materials opening up further industrial possibilities. However, high level of moisture absorption by the fibre leads to poor wettability and insufficient adhesion within the matrix (interfacial adhesion) resulting degradation of composite properties. These properties hinder the potential of these fibres in providing successful reinforcement for polymer composites. In order to expand the use of natural fibres as successful reinforcement in polymer composites the fibre surface needs to be modified to enhance fibre-matrix adhesion. In this review paper, effects of natural fibre surface on composite properties are discussed. Several fibre surface modification methods are reported and their effects on composite properties are analysed. These properties constitute the prime area of research in developing green fibre polymer composite technologies. |
Keywords | natural fibre; surface modification; composite properties |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 401601. Ceramics |
401609. Polymers and plastics | |
310602. Bioprocessing, bioproduction and bioproducts | |
Public Notes | © Queensland University of Technology, April 2011. This publication contains conference proceedings. Reproduction, but not modification, is permissible without the |
Byline Affiliations | Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q09yx/effects-of-natural-fibre-surface-on-composite-properties-a-review
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