Study on Preparation and Properties of Ramie Fiber Reinforced Composites

Abstract:

Ramie fibres were surface treated in order to enhance the interfacial interaction between ramie natural fibres and vinyl resin matrix. The fibres are exposed to three different treatment ways in this paper. The surface topography and binding force influenced by the treatments were characterized by contact angle and mechanical property. Single fibre pull-out tests combined with SEM characterization of the fracture surfaces were used to identify the interfacial strengths and to reveal the mechanisms of failure.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 712-715)
• Pages: 203-207
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.712-715.203
• Online since: June 2013
• Authors: Hui Li*, Yan Fei Zhang, Ya Qing Liu, Gui Zhe Zhao, Rui Kui Du
• Keywords: Interfacial Strength, Mechanical Property, Permeability, Ramie Fiber

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