Martin P. Ansell

TL;DR: In this article, the thermal properties, crystallinity index, reactivity, and surface morphology of untreated and chemically modified fibers have been studied using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (WAXRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), respectively.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors summarise a number of international research projects being undertaken to understand the mechanical properties of natural cellulose fibres and composite materials, in particular the use of novel techniques, such as Raman spectroscopy, synchrotron x-ray and half-fringe photoelastic methods of measuring the physical and micromechanical properties.

TL;DR: In this article, the effect of fiber alignment and alkalization on the mechanical properties of the composites were measured to observe the effects of fibre alignment and alkylation on fiber properties.

TL;DR: In this paper, the surface of sisal fibres has been modified by mercerization and silane treatment to improve adhesion characteristics and moisture resistance, which is most effective in reducing moisture uptake of fibres in humid environments.

TL;DR: Two chemical treatments were applied to hemp, sisal, jute and kapok natural fibres to create better fiber-to-resin bonding in natural composite materials as mentioned in this paper, and four characterisation techniques namely XRD, DSC, FT-IR and SEM were used to elucidate the effect of the chemical treatment on the fibres.