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Study of the alkali treatment effect on the mechanical behavior of the composite unsaturated polyester-Alfa fibers

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: In this paper, composites based on unsaturated polyester resin reinforced with short Alfa fibers are studied in detail. Alfa fibers have been previously treated with various concentrations NaOH (1, 3, 5, 7%) during 24 h. The influence of alkali treatment on fiber morphology is analyzed. Analysis by FTIR and X-ray diffraction showed physico-chemical changes in Alfa fiber treated surfaces. SEM observations also helped to highlight these changes. The results of static tests on composites showed improvements in tensile and flexural strengths of composites reinforced with the treated fibers, particularly the composite with treated fibers at 7% NaOH. These improvements were about 30% and 50%, respectively, compared to untreated fiber reinforced composite.

Source: Mechanics & Industry

DOI: 10.1051/meca/2013082

Authors: Azzedine Benyahia, Abdellah Merrouche, Zine El Abidine Rahmouni, Mansour Rokbi, Walter Serge, Zinat Kouadri

Institutions: University Mohamed Boudiaf of M'sila, University Ferhat Abbas of Setif, École nationale supérieure de chimie de Mulhouse

Language: English

Topic: Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites

Subfield: Polymers and Plastics

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,243

OpenAlex ID: W2102717331