Gamma radiation-assisted functionalization of flax fibers for diversified applications

In this study the flax fiber surface, which has gained immense attention, is modified by grafting methacrylamide using gamma radiation. The monomer and inhibitor concentrations, irradiation dose and dose rate have been optimized to obtain the desired grafting yield (55 wt%). The Fourier transform in...

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Published inJournal of radioanalytical and nuclear chemistry Vol. 333; no. 2; pp. 687 - 694
Main Authors Agarwal, Rohini, Das, Pratik, Chowdhury, Subhendu Ray
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham Springer International Publishing 01.02.2024
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Diagnostic Radiology
Flax
Fourier transforms
Gamma rays
Grafting
Hadrons
Heavy Ions
Inorganic Chemistry
Mechanical properties
Methacrylamide
Nuclear Chemistry
Nuclear Physics
Physical Chemistry
Radiation dosage
Thermal stability
Flax fibers
Methacrylamide
Gamma radiation
Radiation-grafting
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Summary:In this study the flax fiber surface, which has gained immense attention, is modified by grafting methacrylamide using gamma radiation. The monomer and inhibitor concentrations, irradiation dose and dose rate have been optimized to obtain the desired grafting yield (55 wt%). The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy confirms the attachment of methacrylamide onto flax fiber. The impact of grafting on useful properties of fiber is further investigated. The mechanical properties are found to be well-maintained. The thermal stability of the modified flax fiber is improved by 50 °C. No post-grafting damage to the fiber is observed from scanning electron microscopic study.
ISSN:0236-5731
1588-2780
DOI:10.1007/s10967-023-09310-8