Significance of Chemical Treatment on the Performance of Natural Fiber: A Review

Makarand. B. Shirke *, S. N. Shelke **
* Pravara Rural Engineering College, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India.
** Sir Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
Periodicity:July - September'2020
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jms.8.2.16291

Abstract

The present scenario in the advancements of materials is the development of composite material. Due to its properties like light weight, corrosion resistance, sustainability against load, ease to fabricate, biodegradability, etc., the composite materials are widely focused by researchers. Many researchers working in the growth of composite materials, used different natural fiber like jute, sisal, kenaf, wood flour, bamboo, etc. They encountered a problem regarding high moisture absorption property of the natural fiber. Due to this hydrophilic nature, bonding between matrix and fiber becomes poor and this reduces the mechanical and physical properties of composite material. To reduce the hydrophilic characteristic of natural fiber, different chemical treatment such as alkalization, acetylation, silane, maleated coupling agent, permanganate, peroxide, isocyanate, sodium chorite, plasma, stearic acid, triazine, fungal are used with different weight percentage concentration. The significance of these in the prepared material characteristics have been studied. Noticeable changes in the chemically treated natural fibers mechanical and physical properties are observed. The aim of this review paper is to focus on the importance of various chemical treatment in the application of natural fiber reinforcement for the better performance of composite materials.

Keywords

Natural Fiber, Composite, Chemical Treatment, Review.

How to Cite this Article?

Shirke, M. B., and Shelke, S. N. (2020). Significance of Chemical Treatment on the Performance of Natural Fiber: A Review. i-manager's Journal on Material Science, 8(2), 23-28. https://doi.org/10.26634/jms.8.2.16291

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