Date palm fibers as polymeric matrix reinforcement: DPF/polyester composite properties

Due to increased awareness on the part of end users and pressure from legislators, the composite industry has begun investigating the possibility of increasing the proportion of recycled or biodegradable composite materials. Accordingly, efforts are being deployed to find alternative reinforcement a...

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Published inPolymer composites Vol. 26; no. 5; pp. 604 - 613
Main Authors Al-Kaabi, K., Al-Khanbashi, A., Hammami, A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Hoboken Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company 01.10.2005
Willey
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Subjects
Applied sciences
Composites
Exact sciences and technology
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
Strengthening
Monocotyledones
Ester polymer
Fiber reinforced material
Plant fiber
Mechanical properties
Experimental study
Property processing relationship
Composite material
Surface treatment
Bending strength
Impact strength
Chemical treatment
Natural fiber
Morphology
Phoenix dactylifera
Angiospermae
Spermatophyta
Water absorption
Palmae
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Summary:Due to increased awareness on the part of end users and pressure from legislators, the composite industry has begun investigating the possibility of increasing the proportion of recycled or biodegradable composite materials. Accordingly, efforts are being deployed to find alternative reinforcement and resin systems that are environmentally friendly while providing the same performance as their synthetic counterparts. Natural fibers offer the potential to act as a reinforcing material for low to medium strength applications. In this study a natural fiber extracted from the date palm tree was used as reinforcement for polymeric matrix composites. Polyester composite specimens reinforced with date palm fibers (DPF) were subjected to various types of mechanical and physical tests in order to assess their performance. Results show that these fibers may yield reasonable properties and could be used for low‐cost applications that require low to medium strength. Tests indicate, however, that additional work is needed to enhance the compatibility between the fiber and the matrix. POLYM. COMPOS., 26:604–613, 2005. © 2005 Society of Plastics Engineers
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ISSN:0272-8397
1548-0569
DOI:10.1002/pc.20130