Surface modification of abaca fiber via radiation-induced graft polymerization for reinforcement of polymer composites

• Main Author: Barba, Bin Jeremiah D.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 2020
• Subjects: Abaca (Fiber); Radiation chemistry; Polymerization; Chemistry
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/5945; https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/context/etd_masteral/article/12988/viewcontent/Barba_BinJeremiah_11797576_Thesis_Partial.pdf
• Institution: De La Salle University

Abaca fibers are known for being one of the strongest fibers in the world and are widely utilized in polymer composites because of their excellent mechanical properties, low density, renewability and low cost. Factors limiting their maximum potential are their inherent hydrophilicity and poor compat...