Composite materials obtained from textile fiber residue

Author(s)

Mulinari, D. R. ^[1] ; Voorwald, H. J. C. ^[1] ; Cioffi, M. O. H. ^[1] ; Lima, C. A. A. ^[2] ; Baptista, C. A. P. R. ^[3] ; Rocha, G. J. M. ^[4]

Affiliation

^[1] State Univ Sao Paulo UNESP, Dept Technol & Mat, BR-12516410 Guaratingueta, SP - Brazil

^[2] Univ Fed Alfenas, Dept Exact Sci, UNIFAL, BR-37130000 Alfenas, MG - Brazil

^[3] Univ Sao Paulo, EEL USP, Dept Mat Engn, BR-12602810 Lorena, SP - Brazil

^[4] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Biotechnol EEL USP, BR-12600000 Lorena, SP - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: JOURNAL OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS; v. 45, n. 5, p. 543-547, MAR 2011.
• Web of Science Citations: 3

Abstract

This article presents the use of fibers residue from textile industry to minimize environmental problems associated with material accumulation. Composite materials utilizing textile fiber residues and high density polyethylene were prepared. Effect of treatment with hot water on fibers to prepare composites was studied to provide an improvement in mechanical properties of these materials. This treatment on fibers was evaluated by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy techniques. Experimental results of mechanical properties indicated higher mechanical strength for treated fiber composites compared to the untreated fiber composites. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 02/12834-9 - Bagasse cellulose and sugarcane straw: chemical modification and application as reinforcement in polypropylene compounds
• Grantee: Adilson Roberto Gonçalves
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 06/02121-6 - Composite processing by RTM
• Grantee: Maria Odila Hilário Cioffi
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Young Investigators Grants