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Rubberwood–polymer composites based on glycidyl methacrylate and diallyl phthalate
Author(s) -
Rozman H. D.,
Kumar R. N.,
Abusamah A.,
Saad M. J.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1097-4628(19980214)67:7<1221::aid-app9>3.0.co;2-i
Subject(s) - glycidyl methacrylate , composite material , materials science , methacrylate , polymer , phthalate , polymer science , polymer chemistry , polymerization
Wood–polymer composites (WPC) of rubberwood (Hevea Brasiliensis) were prepared by impregnating the wood with glycidyl methacrylate (GMA), combinations of glycidyl methacrylate and diallyl phthalate (GMA–DAP), or diallyl phthalate (DAP) alone. Polymerization was carried out by catalyst‐heat treatment. The results showed that WPC based on GMA exhibited greater dimensional stability (results of antishrink efficiency after six days of soaking) about five times than those based on DAP alone. Flexural [Modulus of Elasticity (MOE), Modulus of Rupture (MOR), and toughnes], compressive, and impact properties for all the samples tested are improved, especially for those with higher chemical loading. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 67:1221–1226, 1998