The Exploitation Properties of Hemp Fibres Containing Linear Low Density Polyethylene Composites

2013
Rita Soliženko, Jānis Kajaks, Olga Nestore, Silvija Kukle

Three types of hemp fibres that are grown under different conditions were studied, as well as the exploitation properties of linear low density polyethylene composites (tensile strength, modulus, deformation ability, microhardness, water resistance, and fluidity) were evaluated. Studies showed the possibility of using the given hemp fibres as reinforcements of LLDPE. Optimal content of fibres (length up to 1 mm) was 30 wt.%, and the obtained composites had good exploitation properties.

Keywords
hemp fibres, linear low density polyethylene, composites, exploitation properties

Soliženko, R., Kajaks, J., Nestore, O., Kukle, S. The Exploitation Properties of Hemp Fibres Containing Linear Low Density Polyethylene Composites. Materials Sciences and Applied Chemistry. Vol.27, 2013, pp.17-21. ISSN 14077353.

Publication language
English (en)