Abstract
Experiments have been performed to further the development of natural fiber reinforced composites as a replacement for glass fiber composites. Untreated and treated surfaces of natural fibers were characterized using FTIR and ESEM. Changes in the peaks in the FTIR spectrum at 1730, 1625 and 1239 cm-1 indicated that the alkali treatment removes hemicellulose and lignin from natural fiber surfaces. ESEM indicated the presence of silane on treated hemp and kenaf. Water absorption experiments were also conducted to determine saturation mass gain. Alkali treated fiber composites absorbed more water than silane treated or untreated composites. The natural fiber composites absorbed more water than the glass fiber composites.
| Language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | ICCM International Conferences on Composite Materials |
| State | Published - 2007 |
| Event | 16th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM-16 - "A Giant Step Towards Environmental Awareness: From Green Composites to Aerospace" - Kyoto, Japan Duration: Jul 8 2007 → Jul 13 2007 |
Other
| Other | 16th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM-16 - "A Giant Step Towards Environmental Awareness: From Green Composites to Aerospace" |
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| Country | Japan |
| City | Kyoto |
| Period | 7/8/07 → 7/13/07 |
Profile
Keywords
- Composites
- ESEM
- FTIR
- Microwave
- Water absorption
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)
- Ceramics and Composites
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Characterization of natural fiber surfaces. / Sgriccia, Nikki; Hawley, M. C.
ICCM International Conferences on Composite Materials. 2007.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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TY - GEN
T1 - Characterization of natural fiber surfaces
AU - Sgriccia,Nikki
AU - Hawley,M. C.
PY - 2007
Y1 - 2007
N2 - Experiments have been performed to further the development of natural fiber reinforced composites as a replacement for glass fiber composites. Untreated and treated surfaces of natural fibers were characterized using FTIR and ESEM. Changes in the peaks in the FTIR spectrum at 1730, 1625 and 1239 cm-1 indicated that the alkali treatment removes hemicellulose and lignin from natural fiber surfaces. ESEM indicated the presence of silane on treated hemp and kenaf. Water absorption experiments were also conducted to determine saturation mass gain. Alkali treated fiber composites absorbed more water than silane treated or untreated composites. The natural fiber composites absorbed more water than the glass fiber composites.
AB - Experiments have been performed to further the development of natural fiber reinforced composites as a replacement for glass fiber composites. Untreated and treated surfaces of natural fibers were characterized using FTIR and ESEM. Changes in the peaks in the FTIR spectrum at 1730, 1625 and 1239 cm-1 indicated that the alkali treatment removes hemicellulose and lignin from natural fiber surfaces. ESEM indicated the presence of silane on treated hemp and kenaf. Water absorption experiments were also conducted to determine saturation mass gain. Alkali treated fiber composites absorbed more water than silane treated or untreated composites. The natural fiber composites absorbed more water than the glass fiber composites.
KW - Composites
KW - ESEM
KW - FTIR
KW - Microwave
KW - Water absorption
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M3 - Conference contribution
SN - 9784931136052
BT - ICCM International Conferences on Composite Materials
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