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Synthetic Polymer Composites Reinforced by Bamboo Fibers
Author(s) -
Saiter JeanMarc,
Esposito Antonella,
Dobircau Larisa,
Turner Joseph A,
Adhikari Rameshwar
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
macromolecular symposia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1521-3900
pISSN - 1022-1360
DOI - 10.1002/masy.201350514
Subject(s) - bamboo , materials science , composite material , extrusion , thermoplastic , polymer , composite number , degradation (telecommunications) , lignin , thermoplastic polymer , telecommunications , chemistry , organic chemistry , computer science
Summary Composites made of a thermoplastic matrix reinforced by bamboo fibers were obtained by extrusion and injection methods. It was found that the lignin of the bamboo fibers protects them from thermal exposure and prevents their degradation. As a consequence, in spite of the relatively high processing temperatures required for polymer melting, it is possible to obtain composite materials with acceptable properties for specific low‐tech applications.