Effect of Chemical Treatment on the Mechanical and Water Absorption Properties of Coir Pith/Nylon/Epoxy Sandwich Composites

被引:20
作者
Narendar, R. [1 ]
Dasan, K. Priya [1 ]
机构
[1] VIT Univ, SAS, Mat Chem Div, Vellore 632014, Tamil Nadu, India
关键词
Coir pith; Epoxy resin; Nylon fabric; SEM; Sodium hydroxide treatment; NATURAL FIBER; JUTE FIBERS; BEHAVIOR; PITH;
D O I
10.1080/1023666X.2013.785070
中图分类号
O63 [高分子化学(高聚物)];
学科分类号
070305 ; 080501 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Multilayered coir pith/nylon fabric/epoxy hybrid composites were fabricated by the hand lay-up technique. Coir pith was subjected to chemical treatment before processing and the volume fraction of coir pith was maintained in the range of 60-65%. The effect of treatment was analyzed by SEM and optical microscopy. The effects of layering and treatment on the mechanical and water transport nature of composite were analyzed. The mechanical properties of the composite decreased on exposure to water. However, the retention of impact strength increased with chemical treatment of coir pith.
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页码:369 / 376
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