Influence of Novel Fiber Surface Treatment Method on Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene Composites Incorporation of Sisal Fibers

Authors

  • Prakash Krishnaiah  Department of Chemistry, New Horizon College of Engineering Outer Ring Road, Bangalore-560103
  • Anusuya Devi V S   Department of Chemistry, New Horizon College of Engineering Outer Ring Road, Bangalore-560103

Keywords:

Sisalfiber, Polypropylene, Ultrasound, Water Absorption, Morphology

Abstract

In this study, sisal fibers successfully surface modified by high intensity ultrasound (HIU) and their effects on morphology and mechanical characteristics were investigated for their polypropylene (PP) composites. The SEM analysis shows that after HIU modification, sisal fibers filled PP composites have good compatibility between fibers and PP polymer due to improve the surface roughness. The mechanical properties were significantly enhanced with HIU treated sisal fibers PP composites. The highly cost-effective PP bio-composites reinforced sisal fibers with improved mechanical properties find the potential applications in automotive and other structural engineering industries.

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Prakash Krishnaiah, Anusuya Devi V S , " Influence of Novel Fiber Surface Treatment Method on Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene Composites Incorporation of Sisal Fibers" International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology(IJSRCSEIT), ISSN : 2456-3307, Volume 4, Issue 9, pp.339-343, November-December-2019.