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Utilization of lignocellulosic fibers in molded polyester composites
Author(s) -
Hassan Mohammad L.,
Nada AbdAlla M. A.
Publication year - 2002
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/app.11400
Subject(s) - composite material , materials science , ultimate tensile strength , absorption of water , young's modulus , maleic anhydride , bagasse , flexural strength , swelling , polyester , composite number , fiber , natural fiber , izod impact strength test , polymer , copolymer , ecology , biology
Abstract Using rice straw, bagasse, and cotton stalk fibers as reinforcing fillers in polyester composite was studied. The effects of fiber loading and fiber size on the modulus of rupture (MOR), modulus of elasticity (MOE), tensile strength, water absorption, and thickness swelling were investigated as well. The effect of esterification using maleic anhydride on the aforementioned properties also was studied. Ultraviolet light resistance and thermal behavior of the produced composites were also investigated. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 87: 653–660, 2003