Abstract
The properties of composites consisting of natural fibres
in a polymer matrix (e.g. polypropylene, PLLA) have been
studied. Different types of fibres were studied: dew- and
water-retted flax, cotton, and mechanical pulp fibres. A
thorough analysis of especially the surface
characterstics of the fibres was carried out. The surface
chemical composition was determined by the survey and
high-resolution elemental XPS-spectra. Further, molecular
information and the distribution of the components on the
fibre surface was provided by imaging ToF-SIMS. The
morphology was studied by SEM aand AFM.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Building a Cell Wall |
| Subtitle of host publication | Programme and proceedings of the Final Workshop of Cost Action E20 Wood Fibre Cell Wall Structure |
| Publisher | Metsäntutkimuslaitos |
| Pages | 77 |
| Publication status | Published - 2003 |
| MoE publication type | Not Eligible |
| Event | Final workshop of COST Action E20 Wood Fibre Cell Wall Structure - Helsinki, Finland Duration: 4 Sept 2003 → 6 Sept 2003 |
Workshop
| Workshop | Final workshop of COST Action E20 Wood Fibre Cell Wall Structure |
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| Country/Territory | Finland |
| City | Helsinki |
| Period | 4/09/03 → 6/09/03 |
Keywords
- polymer composites
- natural fibres
- surface composition