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Date palm fibers as polymeric matrix reinforcement: Fiber characterization
Author(s) -
AlKhanbashi A.,
AlKaabi K.,
Hammami A.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
polymer composites
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.577
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1548-0569
pISSN - 0272-8397
DOI - 10.1002/pc.20118
Subject(s) - materials science , composite material , ultimate tensile strength , reinforcement , thermal stability , natural fiber , environmentally friendly , synthetic fiber , fiber , characterization (materials science) , composite number , nanotechnology , chemical engineering , ecology , engineering , biology
Abstract Stringent environmental regulations and increased interest in the preservation of natural resources have forced the composite industry to examine “ecofriendly” components. Efforts are being deployed to find alternative reinforcements and resin systems that are environmentally friendly while providing the same performance as their synthetic counterparts. The aim of this article is to study the potential of using date palm fibers (DPF) as reinforcement in polymeric materials. This objective was achieved by characterizing the DPF through the evaluation of their chemical, physical, and mechanical properties and comparing them with other commonly used natural fibers. The effect of different surface modification processes on DPF properties such as tensile strength, density, surface morphology, and thermal stability were investigated. POLYM. COMPOS., 26:486–497, 2005. © 2005 Society of Plastics Engineers.