The Role of Bamboo Nanoparticles in Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Composites
In this study, bamboo nanoparticles in concentration ranges from 0-5% were incorporated along with woven/nonwoven kenaf fiber mat into unsaturated polyester and the developed composites were further characterized. Bamboo chips were subjected to ball milling process for the synthesis of nanoparticles...
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Published in | Journal of renewable materials Vol. 6; no. 1; pp. 75 - 86 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Henderson
Tech Science Press
01.01.2018
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Summary: | In this study, bamboo nanoparticles in concentration ranges from 0-5% were incorporated along with woven/nonwoven kenaf fiber mat into unsaturated polyester and the developed composites were further characterized. Bamboo chips were subjected to ball milling process for the synthesis
of nanoparticles with a particle size of 52.92 nm. The effect that the incorporation of nanoparticles had on various properties of reinforced composites was further observed. Due to the high surface area of nanoparticles, incorporation of 3% of nanofillers contributed towards strong bonding
and better wettability with matrix, thus resulting in excellent mechanical properties and thermal characteristics in reinforced unsaturated polyester composites. Furthermore, mechanical characteristics of reinforced composites were deteriorated by the addition of a higher percentage of nanoparticles
(>3%) due to agglomeration, as confirmed by scanning electron microscopy. Moreover, ordered structural arrangement of woven kenaf textile fiber showed enhancement in interfacial adhesion and promoted superior mechanical strength in reinforced composites as compared with nonwoven composites. |
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Bibliography: | 2164-6325(20180130)6:1L.75;1- |
ISSN: | 2164-6325 2164-6341 |
DOI: | 10.7569/JRM.2017.634152 |