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Influence of alkali-treated fibers on the mechanical properties and machinability of roselle and sisal fiber hybrid polyester composite

✍ Scribed by A. Athijayamani; M. Thiruchitrambalam; U. Natarajan; B. Pazhanivel

Publisher: Society for Plastic Engineers
Year: 2009
Tongue: English
Weight: 434 KB
Volume: 31
Category: Article
ISSN: 0272-8397
DOI: 10.1002/pc.20853

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Abstract

In this work, the alkali‐treated roselle and sisal fibers were used as reinforcement fillers for thermosetting matrix with aim of obtaining better mechanical properties and machinability of natural fiber hybrid polyester composite. However, their mechanical properties and machinability were compared with untreated fiber composites. The roselle and the sisal fibers were subjected to a 10% sodium hydroxide solution treatment at different duration of 2, 4, 6, and 8 h. Besides, the fractured surfaces of composite specimen were investigated using scanning electron microscopy. Drill hole profiles were analyzed using profile projector and machine vision inspection system. An improvement in strength and stiffness combined with high toughness was achieved by treating the fibers using 10% NaOH solution. POLYM. COMPOS., 2010. © 2009 Society of Plastics Engineers

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