Chemical and mechanical characterization of two South-American plant fibers for polymer reinforcement: Caranday Palm and Phormium

Two South-American plants, native Caranday Palm and Phormium, were characterized to investigate their potential as a source of fibers for the preparation of polymer composites. The plant leaves were subjected to different chemical characterizations, whose results were further corroborated by Fourier...

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Published in:Journal of applied polymer science 2010-02, Vol.115 (4), p.2236-2245
Main Authors: Krause Sammartino, L.E, Aranguren, M.I, Reboredo, M.M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
chemical characterization
Composites
Density
Exact sciences and technology
Fibers
Fibers and threads
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Fourier analysis
Infrared spectroscopy
Leaves
natural fibers
Palm
Plants (organisms)
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Polymer matrix composites
South American fibers
Technology of polymers
thermal and mechanical properties
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Summary:Two South-American plants, native Caranday Palm and Phormium, were characterized to investigate their potential as a source of fibers for the preparation of polymer composites. The plant leaves were subjected to different chemical characterizations, whose results were further corroborated by Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy and Thermogravimetric analysis techniques. The results showed that leaves from Caranday Palm have higher cellulose content than Phormium leaves. The tensile testing of the technical fibers showed that they may be suitable for use in the production of polymer composites, as the properties are comparable to those of other vegetable technical fibers. Preliminary results on the effect of the incorporation of Caranday Palm fibers into polypropylene lead to a composite of improved modulus and relatively low density.
ISSN:0021-8995
1097-4628
1097-4628
DOI:10.1002/app.31325