Characterization of interfacial strength in natural fibre - polyolefin composites at different temperatures

Thomason, James L. and Rudeiros-Fernández, Jose L. (2021) Characterization of interfacial strength in natural fibre - polyolefin composites at different temperatures. Composite Interfaces. ISSN 0927-6440 (https://doi.org/10.1080/09276440.2021.1913901)

[thumbnail of Thomason-etal-CI-2021-Characterization-of-interfacial-strength-in-natural-fibre]
Preview
 Text. Filename: Thomason_etal_CI_2021_Characterization_of_interfacial_strength_in_natural_fibre.pdf
Final Published Version
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 logo
Download (10MB)| Preview

Abstract

It is often suggested that optimization of the fibre-matrix interfacial adhesion is essential to improve the mechanical performance of natural fibre reinforced thermoplastic compounds. The use of such composites in many applications often requires characterisation of performance over a range of temperatures. This paper presents a study on the measurements of the interfacial adhesion of coir fibre with various polyolefin matrices at room temperature. We then present a novel adaptation of a dynamical mechanical analyser to enable the measurement of interfacial shear strength over the temperature range of −40°C to 120°C. Results from these measurements are presented and discussed in terms of the relationship of apparent IFSS to residual thermal stresses in such thermoplastic composites.

CORE (COnnecting REpositories)