Mechanical and Morphological Study of Coir Fiber Treated with Different Nitro Compounds
Volume: 2 - Issue: 02 - Date: 01-02-2013
Approved ISSN: 2278-1412
Published Id: IJAECESTU218 | Page No.: 276-79
Author: Alveera khan
Co- Author: Shirish joshi
Abstract:-Natural fiber extracted from plants has gained attentions owing to their advantages
over synthetic polymers. Nowadays composites from natural fibers are among the most keenly
required materials. In the present study raw coir fiber was treated with different nitro compounds
in order to enhance the properties of coir fiber. Sample preparation of treated coir fiber was
done using annealing method. The purpose of using annealing method is to increase the rate of
reaction. Xrd studies revealed that some crystalline compound is present in the newly formed
samples. Change in morphology of coir was found when treated with different nitro compounds
that are confirmed through SEM technique. The goal of the present study is to show that chemical
treatment is an effective method to enhance the properties of coir fiber that may be used as
reinforcement in polymers to make ecofriendly, lightweight, biodegradable polymer composites.
Key Words:-Fiber, annealing, polymer, SEM, renewable
Area:-Engineering
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