LAPSE:2019.1172
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LAPSE:2019.1172
Characterization of Natural Composites Fabricated from Abutilon-Fiber-Reinforced Poly (Lactic Acid)
Hua Wang, Elwathig. A. M. Hassan, Hafeezullah Memon, Tienah. H. H. Elagib, Fadlelmoula Abad AllaIdris
November 24, 2019
In recent decades, natural-fiber-reinforced poly (lactic acid) (PLA) composites have received a great deal of attention. In this study, biocomposites of poly (lactic acid) and abutilon fibers are prepared by using melt blending and an extruder. The effects of fiber additions on rheological, thermomechanical, thermal, and morphological properties are investigated using a rheometer, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), TGA, and SEM, respectively. The DSC results indicate that the fibers acted as a nucleating agent, which led to enhancing the crystallization of PLA. The results also reveal that the thermal stability of PLA was improved by abutilon fibers. Moreover, higher values of storage modulus are observed, which are attributed to strong interfacial adhesion. In addition, thetan delta isreduced upon the addition of fiber content into the PLA matrix, which restricts the mobility of PLA polymer molecules in the presence of the fibers. The improvement of the properties and energy absorption capabilities of such biocomposites signifies the great potential of abutilon fibers as reinforcement in green composites.
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abutilon, characterization, green composite, poly (lactic acid) and reinforcement
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Wang H, Hassan EAM, Memon H, Elagib THH, Abad AllaIdris F. Characterization of Natural Composites Fabricated from Abutilon-Fiber-Reinforced Poly (Lactic Acid). (2019). LAPSE:2019.1172
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Wang H: College of Textiles, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China
Hassan EAM: Center for Civil Aviation Composites, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China; State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, China; Industries Engineering an
Memon H: Center for Civil Aviation Composites, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 201620, China; Key Laboratory of Textile Science & Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Textiles, Donghua University, 2999 North Renmin Road, Shanghai 2016 [ORCID]
Elagib THH: State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai 200051, China; Industries Engineering and Technology, University of Gezira, Wad Madani 21111, Sudan
Abad AllaIdris F: Industries Engineering and Technology, University of Gezira, Wad Madani 21111, Sudan
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Processes
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7
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9
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E583
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2019
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2019-09-02
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2227-9717
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