Effect of Fiber Surface Morphology on Water Sorption of Pre-treated Hemp Fiber Reinforced LLDPE Composites
Author(s) -
Zane Zelča,
Silvija Kukle,
Jānis Kajaks,
Edgars Kirilovs
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
materials science textile and clothing technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2255-8888
pISSN - 1691-3132
DOI - 10.7250/mstct.2014.003
Subject(s) - composite material , linear low density polyethylene , materials science , fiber , composite number , sorption , absorption of water , polyethylene , morphology (biology) , chemistry , adsorption , organic chemistry , biology , genetics
The chemical fiber pre-processing methods have been investigated, their influence on water absorption of linear low density polyethylene composites and fiber surface were evaluated by atomic force microscopy and water exposure experiments. All used fiber pre-processing methods decrease water sorption of composite. Untreated fiber composite with undamaged fiber surface more rapidly absorbs water.
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