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Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 24, No. 4, 423-428 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/0731684405044896
© 2005 SAGE Publications

Mechanical Properties of Short, Natural Fiber Hildegardia populifolia-reinforced Styrenated Polyester Composites

A. Varada Rajulu

G. Babu Rao

L. Ganga Devi

Department of Polymer Science and Technology, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur 515 003, India

Sidda Ramaiah

D. Shubha Prada

K. Shrikant Bhat

R. Shylashree

Department of Polymer Science and Technology, S.J. College of Engineering, Mysore 570 006, India

Short, natural fibers belonging to the species Hildegardia populifolia were reinforced in styrenated polyester matrix. The mechanical properties of these polymer composites such as tensile modulus, compression strength at first deformation, flexural modulus, and izod impact strength were determined. The effect of alkaline treatment of the natural fiber on the mechanical properties of the composites has been reported. The fractured surfaces of these composites were investigated by scanning electron microscopic technique (SEM) to investigate the interfacial bonding between matrix and the reinforcement. The present work has been carried out in order to make partially biodegradable and eco-friendly composites.

Key Words: polymer composite • styrenated polyester • natural fiber • Hildegardia populifolia • mechanical properties • morphology • biodegradable composites


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