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Effect of steam pretreatment of jute fiber on dimensional stability of jute composite
Author(s) -
Das S.,
Saha A. K.,
Choudhury P. K.,
Basak R. K.,
Mitra B. C.,
Todd T.,
Lang S.,
Rowell R. M.
Publication year - 2000
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(20000613)76:11<1652::aid-app6>3.0.co;2-x
Subject(s) - materials science , composite material , steam explosion , fiber , swelling , composite number , thermal stability , wax , natural fiber , pulp and paper industry , chemical engineering , engineering
Dimensional stability of fiber board from lignocellulosic materials is a prime concern for efficient utility of the product. A number of methods have been used to improve the dimensional stability. These include the application of coating, oil, and wax treatments and chemical modification of lignocellulosic materials. A new process has been developed to minimize irreversible swelling (i.e., permanent fixation of compressive deformation of wood fiber through a hygrothermal treatment using in‐built steam from moisture of compressed fiber at high temperature). This process has been applied on jute fiber for the evaluation of dimensional stability and vis‐à‐vis the mechanical and thermal properties of the fiber board made from the modified jute fiber. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 76: 1652–1661, 2000