Abstract
In this study, the effects of improvement methods on the mechanical and thermal properties of textile fiber reinforced (T-FRP) composites were investigated. Five different chemical methods namely, silane treatment, alkaline treatment, alkali-silane treatment, maleic anhydride, and alkali-maleic anhydride coupling agents were applied to evaluate the suitable process parameters (concentration, soaking time, ratio by weight) for the enhanced properties of T-FRP composites. Tensile, three-point flexural and impact tests were performed on both untreated and treated composites for comparison purpose. Treated and untreated T-FRP composites were characterized using scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy to evaluate thermomechanical properties of composites. Results show that a significant improvement up to 60-70% can be seen on the mechanical properties of T-FRP composites via improving the interfacial adhesion and compatibility between fiber and matrix.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3817-3830 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Journal of Composite Materials |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 27 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2016 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© SAGE Publications.
Keywords
- characterization
- chemical treatments
- composite material
- Cotton fiber
- mechanical properties