Bamboo Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastics

Flexural strength and failure strain for UD bamboo fiber/lhermoplastic composites at different processing temperatures 

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A number of reviews have been studied on the potential of natural fibers such as sisal, kenaf, hemp, flax, bamboo, and jute for the preparation of thermoplastic composites. In this work, however sisal fiber (SF) has been used as reinforcement due to easily availability and comparatively low cost. The xmtreated and treated SF-reinforced RPP composites have been prepared and investigated their thermal, mechanical, morphological, weathering and impact properties. An improved mechanical, thermal, and morphological property has been observed for chemical treated SF as well as clay loaded RPP. The analysis revealed that SF-reinforced RPP composites with enhanced properties can be successfully achieved which warrants to replace the synthetic fillers-based conventional thermoplastic composites. These SF-based RPP composites can be the material of choice in the field of aeronautic, automobiles, civil engineering, etc., due to its low cost, low density, non-toxicity, recyclability, acceptable strength, high specific properties, and minimum waste disposal problems. 

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