The effect of acetylation on interfacial shear strength between plant fibres and various matrices

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作者
Khalil, HPSA [1 ]
Ismail, H
Rozman, HD
Ahmad, MN
机构
[1] Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Ind Technol, Wood Paper & Coating Div, P Pinang 11800, Malaysia
[2] Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Ind Technol, Polymer Technol Div, P Pinang 11800, Malaysia
[3] Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Chem Sci, P Pinang 11800, Malaysia
关键词
acetylation; interfacial shear strength; plant fibres; compatibility; thermoset thermoplastic;
D O I
10.1016/S0014-3057(00)00199-3
中图分类号
O63 [高分子化学(高聚物)];
学科分类号
070305 ; 080501 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Interfacial sheer strength between acetylated fibres and various matrices was studied. The chemical modification of oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB) and coconut fibre (coir) using non-catalysed acetic anhydride were investigated. Proof of acetylation of EFB and coir was indicated by the increase in weight percent gain, and was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectra. Pull-out tests were employed to study the compatibility of acetylated fibres with different commercial matrices such as "Epiglass" (epoxy), "West system': (epoxy), "Crystic" (unsaturated polyester), "Metset" (unsaturated polyester) and polystyrene. An increase in the interfacial shear strength between acetylated fibres and hydrophobic resins was noted. Modified fibres were shown to have a smoother surface compared with unmodified, which was believed to be a factor in improving the fibre-matrix adhesion. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:1037 / 1045
页数:9
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