Studies on water absorption of bamboo-polyester composites: Effect of silane treatment of mercerized bamboo

Polymer - Plastics Technology and Engineering

Volumn 49, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 45-52

  Kushwaha, Pradeep K ^a   Kumar, Rakesh ^a  

^a INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DELHI   (India)

Author keywords

Bamboo; Diffusion; Polyester matrix; Silane

Indexed keywords

ALKALI TREATMENT; AMINOPROPYL; BAMBOO FIBERS; DISTILLED WATER; KINETICS AND MECHANISM; LONG-TERM IMMERSIONS; METHOXY; POLYESTER COMPOSITES; POLYESTER MATRIX; SILANE TREATMENT; TRIETHOXYSILYL; TRIMETHOXYSILYLPROPYL METHACRYLATES; WATER-RESISTANT PROPERTY;

BAMBOO; SILANES; WATER RECYCLING; WATER TREATMENT;

WATER ABSORPTION;

BAMBOO; DIFFUSION; POLYESTERS; RECYCLING; SILANES; WATER; WATER ABSORPTION; WATER TREATMENT;

ABSORPTION; ALKALI TREATMENT; BAMBOO FIBER; DIFFUSION; FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITE; POLYESTER FIBER; WATER RESISTANCE;

EID: 72549115831     PISSN: 03602559     EISSN: 15256111     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03602550903283026     Document Type: Article

References (44)

1. John, M.J.; Francis, B.; Varughese, K.T.; Thomas, S. Effect of chemical modification on properties of hybrid fiber biocomposites. Comp. Pt. A 2008, 39, 352-363.
2. Bisanda, E.T.N.; Ansell, M.P. The effect of silane treatment on the mechanical and physical properties of sisal-epoxy composites. Compos. Sci. Technol. 1991, 41, 165-178.
3. Ismail, H.; Shuhelmy, S.; Edyham, M.R. The effect of silane coupling agent on curing characteristics and mechanical properties of bamboo fiber filled natural rubber composites. Euro. Polym. J. 2002, 38, 39-47
4. Valadez-Gonzalez, A.; Cervantes-Uc, J.M.; Olayo, R.; Herrera-Franco, P.J. Chemical modification of henequen fibers with an organosilane coupling agent. Compos. Pt. B 1999, 30, 321-331.
5. Pothan, L.A.; Thomas, S.; Groeninck, G. The role of fiber=matrix interactions on the dynamic mechanical properties of chemically mod-ified banana fiber=polyester composites. Compos. Pt. A 2006, 37, 1260-1269.
6. Razi, P.S.; Portie, R.; Rama, A. Studies on polymer-wood interface bonding: Effect of coupling agents and surface modification. J. Compos. Mater. 1999, 33 (12), 1064-1079.
7. Lu, J.; Askeland, P.; Drzal, L.T. Surface modification of microfibrillated cellulose for epoxy composite applications. Polymer 2008, 49, 1285-1296.
8. Hashemi, S.A.; Arabi, H.; Mirzaeyan, N. Surface modification of bagasse fibers by silane coupling agents through microwave oven and its effects on physical, mechanical and rheological properties of PP Bagasse fiber composite. Polym. Compos. 2007, 28 (6), 713-721.
9. Kim, H.Y.; Seo, D.W. Effect of water absorption fatigue on mechanical properties of sisal textile-reinforced composites. Int. J. Fatigue 2006,28,1307-1314.
10. Salon, M.C.B.; Abdelmouleh, M.; Boufi, S.; Belgacem, M.N.; Gandini, A. Silane adsorption onto cellulose fibers: Hydrolysis and condensation reactions. J. Coll. Interf. Sci. 2005, 289, 249-261.
11. Sreekala, M.S.; Thomas, S. Effect of fiber surface modification on water-sorption characteristics of oil palm fibers. Compos. Sci. Tech-nol. 2003, 63, 861-869.
12. Sreekala, M.S.; Kumaran, M.G.; Thomas, S. Oil palm fibers: Morphology, chemical composition, surface modification and mechanical properties. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 1997, 66, 821-835.
13. Gassan, J.; Bledzki, A.K. Effect of moisture content on the properties of silanized jute-epoxy composites. Polym. Compos. 1997, 18 (2), 179-184.
14. Valadez-Gonzaleza, A.; Cervantes-Uca, J.M.; Olayob, R.; Herrera-Francoa, P.J. Effect of fiber surface treatment on the fiber-matrix bond strength of natural fiber reinforced composites. Compos. Pt. B 1999, 30, 309-320.
15. Mehta, G.; Drzal, L.T.; Mohanty, A.K.; Misra, M. Effect of fiber surface treatment on the properties of biocomposites from nonwoven industrial hemp fiber mats and unsaturated polyester resin. J. Appl. Poly. Sci. 2006, 99, 1055-1068.
16. Schneider, M.H.; Brebner, K.I. Wood-polymer combinations: The chemical modification of wood by alkoxysilane coupling agents. Wood Sci. Technol. 1985, 19, 67-73.
17. Varma, D.S.; Varma, M.; Varma, I.K. Coir fibers: Part I: Effect of physical and chemical treatments on properties. Text. Res. J. 1984, 54,827-832.
18. Fonseca, V.M.; Fernandes, Jr., V.J.; de Carvalho, L.H.; d'Almeida, J.R.M. Evaluation of the mechanical properties of sisal-polyester composites as a function of the polyester matrix formulation. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2004, 94, 1209-1217.
19. Mani, P.; Gupta, A.K.; Krishnamoorthy, S. Effect of silane coupling agents on mechanical and thermal properties of polyester resin con-crete. J. Mater. Sci. 1983, 18, 1506-1514.
20. Khan, M.A.; Hassan, M.M. Effect of aminopropyl trimethoxy silane on the performance of jute-polycarbonate composites. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2006, 100, 4142-4154.
21. Hill, C.A.S.; Khalil, H.P.S.A. Effect of fiber treatments on mechanical properties of coir or oil palm fiber reinforced polyester composites. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2000, 78, 1685-1697.
22. Gupta, A.K.; Krishnamoorthy, S. Interfacial adhesion in polyester resin concrete. Int. J. Adhes. Adhes. 1983, 3 (2), 149-154.
23. Shah, A.N.; Lakkad, S.C. Mechanical properties of jute reinforced plastic. Fiber Sci. Technol. 1981, 15, 41-46.
24. Jindal, U.C. Development and testing of bamboo-fibers reinforced plastic composites. J. Compos. Mater. 1986, 20, 19-29.
25. Liese, W. Recent research on bamboo. Proceedings of the International Bamboo Workshop, Hangzhon, China. IDRC Canada, 1986; 196.
26. Jain, S.; Kumar, R.; Jindal, U.C. Mechanical behavior of bamboo and bamboo composite. J. Mater. Sci. 1992, 27, 4598-4604.
27. Jain, S.; Kumar, R. Processing of bamboo fiber reinforced plastic composites. Mater. Manuf. Proc. 1994, 9 (5), 813-828.
28. Espert, A.; Vilaplana, F.; Karlsson, S. Comparison of water absorption in natural cellulosic fibers from wood and one year crops in polypropylene composites and its influence on their mechanical properties. Comp. Pt. A 2004, 35, 1267-1276.
29. Zhou, J.; Lucas, J.P. The effects of water environment on anomalous absorption behaviour in graphite=epoxy composites. Comp. Sci. Technol. 1995, 53, 57-64.
30. Thwe, M.M.; Liao, K. Effects of environmental aging on the mechanical properties of bamboo-glass fiber reinforced polymer matrix hybrid composites. Comp. Pt. A 2002, 33, 43-52.
31. Kushwaha, P.K.; Kumar, R. Enhanced mechanical strength of BFRP composite using modified bamboos. J. Rein. Plast. Compos. 2008, doi: 10.1177/0731684408095047.
32. Kushwaha, P.K.; Kumar, R. Effect of silane on mechanical properties of bamboo fiber epoxy composites. J. Rein. Plast. Compos. 2009, doi:10.1177/0731684408100691.
33. Bledzki, A.K.; Fink, H.P.; Specht, K. Unidirectional hemp and flax EP- and PP-composites: Influence of defined fiber treatments. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2004, 93, 2150-2156.
34. A Guide to Silane Solutions. www.dowcorning.com. 2008; Accessed 17 June 2008.
35. Shen, C.H.; Springer, G.S. Moisture absorption and desorption of composite materials. J. Compos. Mater. 1976, 10, 2-20.
36. Razera, I.A.T.; Frollini, E. Composites based on jute fibers and phenolic matrices: properties of fibers and composites. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2004, 91, 1077-1085.
37. Sreekala, M.S.; Kumaran, M.G.; Thomas, S. Water absorption in oil palm fiber reinforced phenol formaldehyde composites. Comp. Pt. A 2002, 33, 763-777.
38. Kim, H.Y.; Seo, D.W. Effect of water absorption fatigue on mechanical properties of sisal textile-reinforced composites. Int. J. Fatigue 2006, 28, 1307-1314.
39. Valadez-Gonzalez, A.; Cervantes-Uc, J.M.; Olayo, R.; Herrera-Franco, P.J. Chemical modification of henequen fibers with an organosilane coupling agent. Compos. Pt. B 1999, 30, 321-331.
40. Fraga, A.N.; Frullloni, E.; Dela Osa, O.; Kenny, J.M.; Vazquez, A. Relationship between water absorption and dielectric behavior of natural fiber composites materials. Polym. Test 2006, 25, 181-187.
41. Connell, M.E.; Cross, W.M.; Snyder, T.G.; Winter, R.M.; Kellar, J.J. Direct monitoring of silane=epoxy interphase chemistry. Compos. Pt. A 1998, 29A, 495-502.
42. Panthapulakkal, S.; Sain, M. Studies on the water absorption properties of short hemp-glass fiber hybrid polypropylene composites. J. Compos. Mater. 2007, 41, 1871-1883.
43. Rouison, D.; Couturier, M.; Sain, M.; MacMillan, B.; Balcom, B.J. Water absorption of hemp fiber=unsaturated polyester composites. Polym. Comp. 2005, 26, 509-525.
44. Marcovich, N.E.; Reboredo, M.M.; Aranguren, M.I. Moisture diffusion in polyester wood fiber composites. Polymer 1999, 40, 7313-7320.