Synthetic polymer composites reinforced by bamboo fibers

Jean Marc Saiter; Antonella Esposito; Larisa Dobircau; Joseph A. Turner; Rameshwar Adhikari

doi:10.1002/masy.201350514

Synthetic polymer composites reinforced by bamboo fibers

Jean Marc Saiter, Antonella Esposito, Larisa Dobircau, Joseph A. Turner, Rameshwar Adhikari

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Abstract

Composites made of a thermoplastic matrix reinforced by bamboo fibers were obtained by extrusion and injection methods. It was found that the lignin of the bamboo fibers protects them from thermal exposure and prevents their degradation. As a consequence, in spite of the relatively high processing temperatures required for polymer melting, it is possible to obtain composite materials with acceptable properties for specific low-tech applications.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	114-120
Number of pages	7
Journal	Macromolecular Symposia
Volume	327
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.201350514
State	Published - May 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

bamboo
green composites
lignin
natural fibers
thermal stability

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Condensed Matter Physics
Organic Chemistry
Polymers and Plastics
Materials Chemistry

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