Fatigue and impact strengths of kenaf fibre reinforced polypropylene composites: effects of fibre treatments

被引：33
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作者：
Asumani, Oscar [1 ,2 ]
Paskaramoorthy, Ratnam [1 ,2 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Witwatersrand, DST NRF Ctr Excellence Strong Mat, Johannesburg, South Africa
[2] Univ Witwatersrand, Sch Mech Ind & Aeronaut Engn, Johannesburg, South Africa
来源：
ADVANCED COMPOSITE MATERIALS | 2021年 / 30卷 / 02期
关键词：
Kenaf fibres; fibre treatments; fibre-matrix adhesion; fatigue and Izod impact strengths; MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES; NATURAL FIBERS;
D O I：
10.1080/09243046.2020.1733308
中图分类号：
TB33 [复合材料];
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摘要：
The effects of two fibre treatments (alkali-alone treatment and combined alkali-silane treatment) on the fatigue and impact strengths of kenaf fibre reinforced polypropylene composites are investigated. Test results showed that fibre treatments improve the fatigue and impact strengths of the composites, with alkali-silane treatment being the most effective one. Alkali concentration of 5% to 6% is found to be the optimal concentration for both alkali-alone and combined alkali-silane treatments. Microscopy examination revealed that the damage mechanisms of the composites are significantly influenced by the fibre treatment. The failure modes of alkali-alone treated kenaf/PP composites are predominantly characterized by fibre pull-outs, suggesting poor fibre-matrix adhesion; whereas the failure modes of alkali-silane treated kenaf/PP composites are characterised by fibre breakage and matrix cracks indicating improved fibre-matrix adhesion due to the additional silane treatment.
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