Effect of silicon dioxide/nanoclay on the properties of jute fiber/polyethylene biocomposites. (25th September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rahman, Md. Mizanur; Rahman, Md. Rezaur; Hamdan, Sinin; Hossen, Md. Faruk; Lai, Josephine Chang Hui; Liew, Fui Kiew
• Is Part Of: Journal of vinyl & additive technology. Volume 23(2017) Supplement 1
• Page Start: E107
• Page End: E112
• Publication Date: 2015-09-25
• Subjects: Vinyl polymers -- Periodicals; Plastics -- Additives -- Periodicals; 668.4236
• DOI: 10.1002/vnl.21520
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1083-5601

Abstract

Abstract : In this study, (jute fiber)/polyethylene biocomposites were prepared by using a hot press machine. Jute fiber was investigated as a reinforcing filler material for producing structural composites with better environmental performance. The effects of clay and silica addition on the physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of (jute fiber)‐reinforced polyethylene biocomposites with different fiber loadings (5, 10, 15, and 20 wt%) were investigated. The biocomposites were characterized by Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. The composite surface area and pore volume were determined by using the Brunauer‐Emmett‐Teller equation. The mechanical properties were investigated by using a Universal Testing Machine. Because of Si‐O‐Si stretching vibration, the O‐H group from 3, 200 to 3, 400 cm −1 disappeared. The scanning electron microscopy results proved that a significant difference among the composites was present due to the interfacial bonding between the fiber and the matrix. J. VINYL ADDIT. TECHNOL., 23:E107–E112, 2017. © 2015 Society of Plastics Engineers