Investigation of interfacial bonding in banana fiber-reinforced composites : ascribing global economic value to unique renewable resources in developing countries.

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dc.contributor.advisorJordan, William Mark, 1950-
dc.contributor.authorWeed, Joshua D.
dc.contributor.departmentMechanical Engineering.en_US
dc.contributor.schoolsBaylor University. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2014-09-05T14:24:21Z
dc.date.available2014-09-05T14:24:21Z
dc.date.copyright2014-08
dc.date.issued2014-09-05
dc.description.abstractNatural fibers have increased in popularity in the polymer composite industry, due to the steady rise of consumer pressure for biodegradable and environmentally-friendly products. However, the organic nature of these natural fibers causes poor interfacial bonding with the majority of thermoplastic polymers. As a result, the benefits of the increased composite stiffness and strength are greatly reduced. In order to increase this interfacial bonding, a variety of surface and chemical treatments have been explored, including fiber treatments such as alkaline and silane treatments as well as polymer additives such as maleic anhydride. This study seeks to compare the effectiveness of these treatments on the interfacial bonding as well as their effect on the mechanical properties of the fiber reinforced composite. Results reveal an increase in bonding and some benefit to the final composite properties for all treatments studied, though silane and maleic anhydride stand out as optimal treatment.en_US
dc.description.degreeM.S.M.E.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2104/9195
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
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dc.rights.accessrightsWorldwide accessen_US
dc.subjectNatural fiber-reinforced composites.en_US
dc.subjectBanana fiber.en_US
dc.subjectInterfacial bonding in thermoplastic composites.en_US
dc.titleInvestigation of interfacial bonding in banana fiber-reinforced composites : ascribing global economic value to unique renewable resources in developing countries.en_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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