Effect of Fiber Surface Morphology on Water Sorption of Pre-treated Hemp Fiber Reinforced LLDPE Composites

2014
Zane Zelča, Silvija Kukle, Jānis Kajaks, Edgars Kirilovs

The chemical fiber pre-processing methods have been investigated, their influence on water absorption of linear low density polyethylene composites and fiber surface were evaluated by atomic force microscopy and water exposure experiments. All used fiber pre-processing methods decrease water sorption of composite. Untreated fiber composite with undamaged fiber surface more rapidly absorbs water.

Keywords
Composites, fiber surface, hemp fiber, Linear Low Density Polyethylene, pre-processing methods, water absorption
DOI
10.7250/mstct.2014.003

Zelča, Z., Kukle, S., Kajaks, J., Kirilovs, E. Effect of Fiber Surface Morphology on Water Sorption of Pre-treated Hemp Fiber Reinforced LLDPE Composites. Material Science. Textile and Clothing Technology. Vol.9, 2014, pp.17-21. ISSN 1691-3132. e-ISSN 2255-8888. Available from: doi:10.7250/mstct.2014.003

Publication language
English (en)