Grewia optivaFiber Reinforced Novel, Low Cost Polymer Composites

A S Singha,Vijay Kumar Thakur

doi:10.1155/2009/642946

A S Singha, Vijay Kumar Thakur

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https://doi.org/10.1155/2009/642946

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Abstract

In this research article, the assessment of properties of compression moldedGrewia optivafiber reinforced Urea-Formaldehyde (UF) matrix based polymer composites is reported. Reinforcing of the UF resin withGrewia optivafiber was accomplished in the particle, short and long fiber reinforcement. Present work reveals that mechanical properties such as: tensile strength, compressive strength and wear resistance of urea - formaldehyde resin increases to a significant extent when reinforced withGrewia optivafiber. Analysis of results shows that particle reinforcement is more effective as compared to short and long fiber reinforcement. Morphological and Thermal studies of the matrix and fibre reinforced biocomposites have also been carried out

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Emerging community concerns and a growing environmental awareness throughout the world has forced the researchers to synthesize new green materials and processes that enhance the environmental quality of products[1,2]
Keeping in view the easy availability and many other ecofriendly advantages we have used this bast fiber as reinforcing material for the preparation of urea-formaldehyde (U-F) resin based biocomposites
Mechanical properties of Grewia optiva fiber reinforced composites depend on the (i) nature of the matrix material and (ii) distribution and orientation of the reinforcing fibers (iii) the nature of the fiber–matrix interfaces and the interphase region

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Emerging community concerns and a growing environmental awareness throughout the world has forced the researchers to synthesize new green materials and processes that enhance the environmental quality of products[1,2]. In this perspective, biodegradability, ecofriendliness, easy availability and light weight etc. The properties of natural fibers depend mainly on the source, age and separating techniques of the fiber. These properties generally vary for all plants according to climatic conditions etc. Keeping in view the easy availability and many other ecofriendly advantages we have used this bast fiber as reinforcing material for the preparation of urea-formaldehyde (U-F) resin based biocomposites

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