Abstract
The increase in ecological regulations and the exhaustion of fuel assets has motivated the scientists and researchers to develop polymer composites reinforced with eco-friendly and biodegradable natural fibre. Since, the natural fibre is polar in nature, it results in weak adhesion between the fibre and the polymeric matrix. Consequently, it results in substandard properties to the natural fibre composites. Physical and mechanical properties of natural fibre reinforced polymer composites can be improved by reducing the hydrophilic of natural fibres by suitable chemical modifications, which gives a strong compatibility between the fibre and polymer matrix. In present work, areca fibre were subjected to various chemical treatments such as sodium hydroxide, potassium permanganate, benzoyl chloride and acrylic acid. IR, XRD and TGA-DTG studies of raw and chemically improved areca fibre are discussed
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