Degradability of composites, prepared from ethylene–propylene copolymer and jute fiber under accelerated aging and biotic environments
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Annamalai, Annamalai Pratheep, Singh, Raj Pal and Sarwade, Bhimrao D.. 2005. "Degradability of composites, prepared from ethylene–propylene copolymer and jute fiber under accelerated aging and biotic environments." Materials Chemistry and Physics. 92 (2-3), pp. 458-469. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2005.01.027
| Article Title | Degradability of composites, prepared from ethylene–propylene copolymer and jute fiber under accelerated aging and biotic environments |
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| ERA Journal ID | 4965 |
| Article Category | Article |
| Authors | Annamalai, Annamalai Pratheep, Singh, Raj Pal and Sarwade, Bhimrao D. |
| Journal Title | Materials Chemistry and Physics |
| Journal Citation | 92 (2-3), pp. 458-469 |
| Number of Pages | 12 |
| Year | 2005 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Place of Publication | Netherlands |
| ISSN | 0254-0584 |
| 1879-3312 | |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2005.01.027 |
| Web Address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0254058405000489 |
| Abstract | The utilization of natural fiber as reinforcement for the thermoplastic composites is growing not only for ecological concern but also for wide range of applications. In the present article, three types of composites were prepared by melt mixing of ethylene–propylene (EP) copolymer and (i) 3% NaOH treated jute fiber, (ii) 17.5% NaOH treated jute fiber and (iii) commercial microcrystalline cellulose powder using maleated EP copolymer as compatibilizer. The obtained composites were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and microscopic measurements. The durability of the composites was evaluated under polychromatic irradiation (λ ≥ 290 nm) and composting condition for different time intervals. It was found that the treatments on the natural fiber have influenced the service life of the end product. Composites made from microcrystalline cellulose showed better mechanical properties as well as photo-resistance. The specimen containing 3% NaOH treated fiber exhibited relatively lowest photo-resistance and biosusceptibility. It was found that the composites were less durable under both abiotic and biotic conditions in comparison of the neat polymer matrix. |
| Keywords | Accelerated aging and composting; Composites; Ethylene–propylene (EP) copolymers; Jute fibers; Microcrystalline cellulose powder; Mechanical properties; Accelerated aging and composting |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 340305. Physical properties of materials |
| 401609. Polymers and plastics | |
| Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
| Byline Affiliations | National Chemical Laboratory, India |
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