Study of dielectric properties of luffa–polylactide quadratic splint composites: The effect of cyclic absorption and desorption of water. Issue 4 (14th September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kakar, Akshay; Jayamani, Elammaran; Soon, Kok Heng; Bakri, Muhammad Khusairy Bin
• Is Part Of: Journal of vinyl & additive technology. Volume 24:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 388
• Page End: 394
• Publication Date: 2017-09-14
• Subjects: Vinyl polymers -- Periodicals; Plastics -- Additives -- Periodicals; 668.4236
• DOI: 10.1002/vnl.21610
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1083-5601

Abstract

Abstract : This study reports on the effects of cyclic hot and cold water absorption on the dielectric properties of luffa–polylactide composites and their potential application as a quadratic mallet finger splint. The study was conducted for dry samples varying in fiber volume percentage from 0% to 20% with increments of 5%. The 15 vol% luffa–polylactide composites were subjected to the cyclic hot and cold water absorption. The changes in the dielectric constant, dissipation factor, and loss factor were measured in the 100 Hz to 1 MHz range. It was found that the higher the number of water cycles, lower the dielectric constant, dissipation factor, and loss factor. Cyclic hot water absorption showed a more significant effect on the dielectric properties than the cyclic cold water absorption. J. VINYL ADDIT. TECHNOL., 24:388–394, 2018. © 2017 Society of Plastics Engineers