Effects of Hemp Fibers Pre-Processing on Linear Low Density Polyethylene Matrix Composite Mechanical Properties

International Conference of Young Scientists on Energy Issues: List of Accepted Abstracts 2016
Zane Zelča, Silvija Kukle, Jānis Kajaks

Natural fibres show poor compatibility with hydrophobic polymers due to their hydrophilic nature. Compatibility with hydrophobic polymers could lead to weak interfacial adhesion. Research focused on improving mechanical properties of LLDPE composites reinforced with pre-treated hemp fibres.

Keywords
composite, hemp fibres, linear low density polyethylene, sol-gel method, mechanical properties
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Zelča, Z., Kukle, S., Kajaks, J. Effects of Hemp Fibers Pre-Processing on Linear Low Density Polyethylene Matrix Composite Mechanical Properties. In: International Conference of Young Scientists on Energy Issues: List of Accepted Abstracts, Lithuania, Kaunas, 26-27 May, 2016. Kaunas: Lietuvos Energetikos Institutas, 2016, pp.31-31.

Publication language
English (en)