Graft copolymerization of urethane acrylate on hessian cloth (jute) by UV radiation

Ten different formulations were developed with urethane acrylate oligomer in combination with a number of functional monomers in the presence of additives, fillers, and plasticizers. Polymer films were prepared with these formulations under ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Physical and mechanical properties of these cured films were studied. Hessian cloths of jute fibers were coated with these formulated solutions and irradiated under UV radiation. Physical and mechanical properties of both treated and untreated hessian cloths were determined. Loss of tensile properties of the samples by weathering treatment was also determined in order to ascertain the best formulation to be applied on the hessian cloth for the improvement of its physicomechanical properties.