Effects of chemical treatments on hemp fibre reinforced polyester composites
PhD Thesis
Title | Effects of chemical treatments on hemp fibre reinforced polyester composites |
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Type | PhD Thesis |
Authors | |
Author | Kabir, Mohammad Mazedul |
Supervisor | Wang,Hao |
Lau, Alan Kin-tak | |
Cardona, Francisco | |
Aravinthan, Thiru | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
Qualification Name | Doctor of Philosophy |
Number of Pages | 232 |
Year | 2012 |
Abstract | Natural fibres have recently become an attractive alternative to synthetic fibres in the implementation in polymer composite structures. This is due to contemporary environmental concerns such as climate change which have caused engineers to consider renewable resources in composite structures. Inherent flaws within natural fibres in terms of their constituent contents (hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin) reduce the compatibility of these fibres with polymer matrices. Fibre surface modifications using chemical treatments have the potential to improve fibre-matrix compatibility. |
Keywords | hemp fibres; fibre-matrix compatibility; polyester matrix; thermal decomposition; structural composition; hemicellulose constituents; fibre |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 340305. Physical properties of materials |
401602. Composite and hybrid materials | |
401605. Functional materials | |
Byline Affiliations | Faculty of Engineering and Surveying |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q1y4v/effects-of-chemical-treatments-on-hemp-fibre-reinforced-polyester-composites
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