Studies on mechanical properties of isoro fibers mixed with calcium corbanate reinforced with polypropylene

Umapathi, Santhoskumar A.; Natarajan, Jaya Chitra

doi:10.22034/AJGC/2020.1.8

Document Type : Original Research Article

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Department of Chemical Engineering, Dr. MGR Educational & Research Institute University, Madhuravoyal, Chennai-95

https://doi.org/10.22034/AJGC/2020.1.8

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of isora fibre mixed with 1% calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) as reinforcement for polypropylene (PP) thermoplastic matrix. Isora fibers were subjected to mercerization prior to blending with PP in order to obtain good interfacial adhesion with the matrix. A PP/isora composite has been prepared by melt blending of PP with 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% alkali treated Isora fibre in co-rotating twin screw extruder. The extruded strands are pelletized and then injection moulded to obtain specimens. The optimum compositions of the PP/alkali treated isora composites were mixed with 1% CaCO₃. Fibre-matrix adhesion will be analysed by mechanical and thermal properties of the composites were evaluated.

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Applied Chemistry

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Asian Journal of Green Chemistry

Studies on mechanical properties of isoro fibers mixed with calcium corbanate reinforced with polypropylene

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Volume 4, Issue 1
January 2020
Pages 98-106

Studies on mechanical properties of isoro fibers mixed with calcium corbanate reinforced with polypropylene

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References

Volume 4, Issue 1January 2020Pages 98-106

Volume 4, Issue 1
January 2020
Pages 98-106