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Towards improving mechanical properties of basalt fiber/polylactic acid composites by fiber surface treatments

Kurniawan, Denni and Kim, Byungsun and Lee, Hoyong and Lim, Joongyeon (2015) Towards improving mechanical properties of basalt fiber/polylactic acid composites by fiber surface treatments. Composite Interfaces, 22 (7). pp. 553-562. ISSN 0927-6440

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09276440.2015.1054743

Abstract

Attempting to improve reinforcement effect on basalt fiber/polylactic acid composites, this study evaluates the effects of silane treatment, atmospheric glow discharge plasma polymerization, desizing, and addition of maleic anhydride coupling agent. The treated fibers were characterized, in terms of surface morphology and existing molecular bonds, and the mechanical properties of the composites were tested (i.e. strength, stiffness, and elongation at yield). Among the fiber surface treatments and the addition of coupling agent, improved mechanical properties were only shown by the silane treated and the atmospheric plasma polymerized composites by having 26 and 22% higher strength, respectively, as compared with the untreated one.

Item Type:Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:composites, fibers
Subjects:T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Divisions:Mechanical Engineering
ID Code:59036
Deposited By: Haliza Zainal
Deposited On:04 Dec 2016 04:07
Last Modified:01 Feb 2017 08:54

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