Showing papers in "International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization in 2016"

TL;DR: In this article, the physicico-chemical properties of Acacia planifrons fibers (APFs) were analyzed by X-ray diffraction, and the crystallinity index (65.38%) was calculated.

TL;DR: In this paper, the physical, chemical, mechanical, and thermal properties of a newly identified natural stem fiber, Cyperus pangorei, were investigated using an optical microscope.

TL;DR: In this article, the physico-chemical properties of Sida rhombifolia fibers (SRFs), such as crystallinity index (56.6%), higher cellulose (75.09%w.%) content, and lower density (1320.7 kg/m3) were revealed and compared to those properties of other natural fibers.

TL;DR: In this article, the characteristics of biofiber extracted from the Perotis indica plant were analyzed and the properties of PIFs ensured that it can play an imperative role as new reinforcement as green composites in the manufacturing industries.

TL;DR: In this article, silver nanoparticles were in situ generated in cellulose matrix using Ocimum sanctum leaf extract as a reducing agent, which reduced AgNO3 into nanosilver.

TL;DR: In this paper, the physical, mechanical, and morphological properties of the rice husk flour/polypropylene composites were performed utilizing various filler loadings and coupling agent.

TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of acetic acid treatment on the chemical composition, morphological and structural changes, and tensile and thermal properties of Napier grass fiber was studied.

TL;DR: In this paper, the characteristics of Acacia arabica fibers (AAFs) extracted from the bark of the A. arabaica, and its physicochemical properties were examined by thermal stability analyses, X-ray diffraction, chemical constitutions, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis.

TL;DR: In this article, the extraction and characterization of the lignocellulosic fibers derived from the ripened, dried Luffa cylindrica L. fruit is discussed.

TL;DR: In this paper, the influence of particle size and particle loading on the mechanical and dielectric properties of particulate composites were investigated using pulverized biochar obtained by the pyrolysis of rice husk as a particulate reinforcement in unsaturated polyester matrix.

TL;DR: In this article, the influence of fiber content and alkali treatment on the mechanical and thermal properties of Acacia leucophloea fiber-reinforced epoxy composites was studied.

TL;DR: In this paper, a comprehensive characterization of physical, chemical, thermal, mechanical, and microstructural properties was carried out on the fiber and the composite made with that fiber to optimize the fiber content.

TL;DR: In this paper, the physico-chemical, thermal, and mechanical properties of Indian mallow fibers (IMFs) were reported and compared with other natural fibers for the first time.

TL;DR: In this paper, the influence of Shorea robusta natural filler loading (5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 ) on the mechanical, dynamic mechanical, biodegradability, and thermal stability of the polyester composite was analyzed.

TL;DR: In this paper, a new sandwich layer of Cyperus pangorei fibers and jute fiber epoxy hybrid composites is developed using the hand lay-up technique and compared with the pure CPM and pure JF epoxy composites.

TL;DR: In this article, the physicochemical properties of fibers obtained from the leaf of the Artistida hystrix have been investigated and the tensile strength of AHFs was calculated. But the analysis was limited to a single fiber type.

TL;DR: In this paper, a novel blend of polyurethane and diglycidyl 1,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylate epoxy was prepared and reinforced with various content of functional nanodiamond.

TL;DR: In this paper, a new natural fiber from one of the cotton plant's byproducts, which is chemically modified by alkaline treatment, was identified for the preparation of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites.

TL;DR: In this paper, the effects of different liquids uptakes on the composites' mechanical performance were investigated, including tensile strength, tensile moduli, flexural strength, and impact strength of various reinforced conditions of rice husk-polypropylene composites.

TL;DR: In this article, a new succession of specific chemical treatments including acidified chlorination, alkalization, and acid hydrolysis have been developed to obtain cellulose microfibers from Palmyra palm fruit fibers.

TL;DR: In this paper, the raw lignocellulosic fibers of Cocos nucifera palm were extracted, and characterization studies such as Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and thermogravimetric analysis were conducted and reported.

TL;DR: In this paper, a sisal-nanoclay composite is developed and its mechanical properties such as tensile strength, flexural strength, and impact strength are evaluated using scanning electron microscope.

TL;DR: In this article, the effects of different sizes and loadings of Typha latifolia on the tensile, thermal, and morphological properties of linear-low-density polyethylene (LLDPE)/T.latifolia composites were evaluated using tensile test, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and scanning electron microscopy analyses.

TL;DR: In this article, the physicochemical, mechanical, and thermal properties of alkali-treated red coconut empty fruit bunch fibers (ARCEFBFs) were reported and compared with other natural fibers for the first time.

TL;DR: In this paper, a novel waterborne polyurethane (WPU) was prepared and coated on nylon 12 and fullerene-C60 composite films using simple dip coating technique.

TL;DR: In this paper, the physical and chemical properties of Ipomoea staphylina fibers (ISFs) extracted from the stem of the Staphylinopsis plant were comprehensively characterized.

TL;DR: In this article, the tensile strength, impact, and hardness properties of SiC reinforced with polyamide 6 (PA6) are described for the first time, and the composites were fabricated by an injection molding method using the SiC with varying weight percentages.

TL;DR: In this paper, the physical and chemical properties of kusha fibers such as cellulose content (70.58%), lignin (14.35%), wax content (1.52%), ash content (2.46%), moisture content (8.01%), and density(1.1025g cc−1) were identified.

TL;DR: In this paper, the chemical composition of the obtained P. foetida fibers (PFFs) comprised high cellulose (77.9 ) and low lignin (10.47 ) content and had distinctly higher crystallinity (67.36%) of cellulose, which was determined by an X-ray diffractometer.

TL;DR: In this article, the effect of rope mat and random orientation on the mechanical and thermal properties of banana ribbon-reinforced polyester composites was investigated and compared with other natural fiber composites.