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Mechanical Investigation of Hemp Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene with Different Types of MAPP Compatibilizer

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Mechanical properties of hemp fiber reinforced polypropylene were investigated. Hemp fibers were carded together with polypropylene fibers, and needle punched. Composites were prepared by hot pressing of the PP/hemp mats. Hemp content was varied between 0 and 50 % by weight, in 10% steps. A treatment with two different maleic anhydride grafted polypropylenes was applied in order to increase the fiber/matrix surface adhesion. Tensile, three-point bending and Charpy tests were carried out on the treated and untreated composites.

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Materials Science Forum (Volumes 537-538)

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223-230

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https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.537-538.223

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February 2007

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Zoltán Mezey, Tibor Czigány

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Fiber/Matrix Adhesion, Hemp Fiber, Maleic Anhydride Grafted Polypropylene, Mechanical Property

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