Characterisation of the mechanial and interfacial adhesion performance of natural fibres in polyolefin compounds for lightweight automotive applications

Jose Luis Rudeiros Fernandez; James Thomason; M. Soliman; A.K. Teraiya

Characterisation of the mechanial and interfacial adhesion performance of natural fibres in polyolefin compounds for lightweight automotive applications

Jose Luis Rudeiros Fernandez, James Thomason, M. Soliman, A.K. Teraiya

Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering

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This paper presents a study on the measurements of the interfacial adhesion of coir fibre with various polypropylene (PP) matrices along with the mechanical properties of their related injection moulded composites. The interfacial adhesion between coir fibres and homopolymer and copolymer polypropylene, including the effect of coupling agent, was investigated using the pull-out method. The addition of coupling agent significantly increased the interfacial shear strength of coir fibre polypropylene. Results are presented from tensile and impact testing for characterisation of tensile properties and notched and un-notched impact strength of coir reinforced polypropylene. Results showed a positive effect of the coupling agent on stress at yield, Young’s modulus and un-notched impact strength.

Original language	English
Number of pages	8
Publication status	Published - 22 Jun 2014
Event	16th European Conference on Composite Materials - Barceló Renacimiento Hotel, Seville, Spain Duration: 22 Jun 2014 → 26 Jun 2014 http://www.eccm16.org/

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Conference	16th European Conference on Composite Materials
Abbreviated title	ECCM16
Country/Territory	Spain
City	Seville
Period	22/06/14 → 26/06/14
Internet address	http://www.eccm16.org/

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natural fibres
mechanical properties
adhesion polypropylene
lightweight polypropylene

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Rudeiros-Fernandez JL et al - Characterisation of the mech and interfacial adhesion perf of naturaL fibres in polyolefin compounds for lightweight automotive applications Jun 2014Submitted manuscript, 580 KB

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Characterisation of the mechanial and interfacial adhesion performance of natural fibres in polyolefin compounds for lightweight automotive applications

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