Effect of Fiber Treatment on Dimensional Stability and Chemical Resistance Properties of Hybrid Composites

In this work, oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB) and jute fibers were treated by 2-hydroxy ethyl acrylate (2-HEA) to enhance interaction with the epoxy matrix in hybrid composites. Hybrid composites were fabricated by the hand lay-up technique by reinforcing chemical-treated oil palm EFB and jute fibe...

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Published in:International journal of polymer analysis & characterization 2013-11, Vol.18 (8), p.608-616
Main Authors: Jawaid, M., Alothman, Othman Y., Paridah, M. T., Abdul Khalil, H. P. S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
2-Hydroxy ethyl acrylate (2-HEA)
Cellulose fibers
Chemical resistance
Chemicals
Composite materials
Corrosion resistance
Dimensional stability
Hybrid composites
Jute fibers
Oil palm fibers
Polymer matrix composites
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Summary:In this work, oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB) and jute fibers were treated by 2-hydroxy ethyl acrylate (2-HEA) to enhance interaction with the epoxy matrix in hybrid composites. Hybrid composites were fabricated by the hand lay-up technique by reinforcing chemical-treated oil palm EFB and jute fibers in an epoxy matrix. Physical (density, void content, water absorption, and thickness swelling) and chemical resistance properties of treated hybrid composites were characterized. Chemically treated oil palm EFB/jute fiber reinforced hybrid composites display better dimensional stability (water absorption and thickness swelling) and chemical resistance as compared to untreated hybrid composites. This article has been corrected with minor changes. These changes do not impact the academic content of the article.
ISSN:1023-666X
1563-5341
DOI:10.1080/1023666X.2013.842332