Hierarchical interface design of jute fibers/polypropylene composites for enhanced interfacial and mechanical properties

• Main Authors: Yang, Yun, Zhang, Haoran, Liu, Xuan, Deng, Yuheng, Sun, Mengjuan, Wang, Jinfeng, Cui, Yihua, Pan, Lei, Chen, Zhong
• Other Authors: School of Materials Science and Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Engineering; Nature fiber; Composites
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/179039
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Natural fiber reinforced plastics (NFRPs) represent a promising category of emerging materials for sustainable industrial development owing to their renewability, degradability, and lightweight. However, the polarity mismatch between the fibers and polymer matrices weakens the mechanical properties...