Enhancing interfacial adhesion performance by using poly(vinyl alcohol) in (low‐density polyethylene)/(natural rubber)/(water hyacinth fiber) composites. Issue 1 (29th October 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Supri, A.G.; Tan, S.J.; Ismail, H.; Teh, P.L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of vinyl & additive technology. Volume 19:Issue 1(2013:Mar.)
• Page Start: 47
• Page End: 54
• Publication Date: 2012-10-29
• Subjects: Vinyl polymers -- Periodicals; Plastics -- Additives -- Periodicals; 668.4236
• DOI: 10.1002/vnl.20315
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1083-5601

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>The effects of (a) the chemical modification of water hyacinth fiber by poly(vinyl alcohol) (WHF‐_PVA) and (b) loading on the properties of low‐density polyethylene (LDPE)/(natural rubber (NR))/(water hyacinth fiber (WHF)) composites were studied. Mechanical properties, water absorption behavior, morphology, and thermal properties were examined; X‐ray diffraction and infrared spectroscopic analysis were done. The results indicated that LDPE/NR/WHF‐_PVA composites had higher values of tensile strength, Young's modulus, melting temperature, and water absorption resistance but lower elongation at break than LDPE/NR/WHF composites. The LDPE/NR/WHF‐_PVA composites had better interfacial adhesion between the matrix and the fibers than LDPE/NR/WHF composites, as shown by SEM results. The LDPE/NR/WHF‐_PVA composites exhibited lower interparticle spacing than LDPE/NR/WHF composites, a feature which enhanced the interparticle interaction between the water hyacinth fibers and the LDPE/NR matrix. J. VINYL ADDIT. TECHNOL., 19:47–54, 2013. © 2012 Society of Plastics Engineers</p> </abstract>