@conference{0890efe1cd814ceb8b25586113fa69de,
title = "Evaluation of injection moulded natural fibre-polyolefin for potential in automotive applications",
abstract = "This paper presents a study on the measurements of the interfacial adhesion of coir fibre with various polyolefin matrices along with the mechanical properties of their related injection moulded composites. Fibre-matrix adhesion, including the effect of coupling agent, was characterised using the fibre pull-out method. The addition of coupling agent significantly increased the interfacial shear strength of coir fibre polypropylene. Results are also presented from tensile and impact testing of coir reinforced polyolefin composites. The results show that the coupling agent increases composite tensile strength and unnotched impact strength. ",
keywords = "coir fibre, polyolefin, polypropylene, tensile strength variability",
author = "James Thomason and Rudeiros-Fern{\'a}ndez, {Jos{\'e} Luis}",
year = "2019",
month = jul,
day = "1",
language = "English",
note = "4th International Conference on Natural Fibers ; Conference date: 01-07-2019 Through 03-07-2019",
}