Title:
Analysis of the Influence of the Chemical Treatment Used on the Properties of Polymer Biocomposites Reinforced with Natural Fibers from Olive Tree Pruning Waste
Author(s):
Jurado-Contreras, S., Castellón-Morillas, M.C., Castillo-González, J., Navas-Martos, F.J., La Rubia, M.D.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
The aim of this work is to carry out a study on the influence of the use of different chemical treatments on fibers obtained from olive tree pruning residues for their incorporation as reinforcement in polymer biocomposites based on polylactic acid. Chemical treatments are intended to improve the compatibility between the reinforcement and the polymer matrix. For this purpose, 25wt % of treated and untreated fiber were incorporated into the polymer matrix.The resulting biocomposites were mechanically and morphologically characterized. The results showed an improvement in tensile properties due to the incorporation of the natural fiber. The most significant increase in the mechanical properties is achieved when incorporating acid-treated fiber, mainly due to an improvement in the reinforcement-matrix cohesion. On the other hand, the SEM images show that the acrylation treatment increases the cohesion of the fiber in the composite. In conclusion, the addition of treated fibers increases the cohesion and therefore the mechanical properties of the reinforcement.
Keywords:
treatment, fiber, biocomposites, olive wood
Topic:
Biomass Conversion to Bio-Based Products and Chemicals
Subtopic:
Processes for bio-based chemicals and materials
Event:
30th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
6BV.2.9
Pages:
1104 - 1106
ISBN:
978-88-89407-22-6
Paper DOI:
10.5071/30thEUBCE2022-6BV.2.9
Price:
FREE
