Mechanical properties of maleic anhydride treated jute fibre/polypropylene composites

Authors: Hong, C. K.; Kim, N.; Kang, S. L.; Nah, C.; Lee, Y.-S.; Cho, B.-H.; Ahn, J.-H.

Source: Plastics, Rubber and Composites, Volume 37, Number 7, September 2008 , pp. 325-330(6)

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Abstract:

The effect of maleic anhydride (MA) modification of jute fibre on the mechanical properties of jute/polypropylene (PP) composites was studied. Jute fibre, an environmental friendly, low-density renewable material was chemically modified with MA before the incorporation with PP to improve interfacial adhesion between them. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) study showed that the C=C groups of MA attached to jute cellulose reacted with the PP matrix. Jute fibre/PP composite treated with MA displayed higher Young's modulus and dynamic storage modulus owing to the enhanced interfacial adhesion between the fibre and PP matrix. A scanning electron microscopy (SEM) study showed evidence of the enhanced adhesion and bridging in the interfacial region of the composite as the result of MA modification of jute fibre.

Keywords: MALEIC ANHYDRIDE; JUTE FIBRE; POLYPROPYLENE

Document Type: Research Article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/174328908X314334

Publication date: 2008-09-01

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