Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Tomlal, E.J.a; Thomas, P.C.a; George, K.C.a; K. Jayanarayanan; Joseph, K.c

Source:

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Volume 29, Number 12, p.1861-1874 (2010)

URL:

http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77954048068&partnerID=40&md5=e880c9cab54f997f12940d61d1c9b8d1

Keywords:

Adhesives, Benzoyl peroxide, Cements, chemical modification, Chemical treatments, commingling, Composite laminate, Composite systems, Composites, Cotton, Cotton fibers, Dielectric constants, Dielectric Properties, Dielectric properties of solids, Fiber contents, Fiber orientations, Fibers, Holding time, Impact strength, Laminates, Maleic anhydride, matrix, Mechanical properties, Melt flow, Molten matrix, Natural fibers, potassium, Potassium permanganate, Process Variables, Reinforced Plastic, Reinforced plastics, Reinforcement, Spinning (fibers), Structural applications, Tear resistance, Tear strength, Textile processing, Thermoplastic composite, Thermoplastics, Volume resistivity, Winding patterns

Abstract:

<p>Natural fibers can be used as reinforcements in thermoplastic non-structural applications. Commingling them with matrix fibers lowers the melt flow distance of molten matrix during the processing. In this study, polypropylene (PP) and textile cotton fibers were commingled and fabricated to composite laminates. Process variables like temperature, pressure, and holding time affect the mechanical properties like impact strength and tear resistance. Fiber content and winding pattern or fiber orientation were also important for the optimization of the mechanical properties. The modification of the interface by chemical treatments of the matrix or reinforcement with reagents like potassium permanganate, benzoyl peroxide, and maleic anhydride modified PP enhances some mechanical properties like tear strength of cotton fiber-reinforced PP commingled composite systems. Fiber content, treatments, and moisture also varies dielectric constant and volume resistivity. © The Author(s), 2010.</p>

Notes:

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Cite this Research Publication

E. Ja Tomlal, Thomas, P. Ca, George, K. Ca, Jayanarayanan, K., and Joseph, Kc, “Impact, tear, and dielectric properties of cotton/polypropylene commingled composites”, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, vol. 29, pp. 1861-1874, 2010.