Reinforcement of a biopolymer matrix by lignocellulosic agro-waste

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2017

Authors

Santos, NS (Author) Other; Silva, MR (Author) Other; Jorge Lino (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: Procedia Engineering

Pages: 422-427

3rd International Conference on Natural Fibers: Advanced Materials for a Greener World, ICNF 2017

21 June 2017 through 23 June 2017

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Authenticus ID: P-00N-G33

DOI: 10.1016/j.proeng.2017.07.059

Abstract (EN): In this work a natural fiber obtained as a waste from agroindustry is used to reinforce a polimeric matrix based on renewable sources. Acai short fibers (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) are used to reinforce a blend which is based on PLA and pine resin. Morphological and thermal characteristics of the fiber were obtained and the biocomposites were elaborated with 5%; 7.5% and 10% of mass fraction of untreated acai fibers. Then specimens were extracted from composite plates to evaluate mechanical behaviour on bending loading. The results show the influence of fiber addition on mechanical properties of biocomposites. (c) 2017 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 6