Published: 30 Oct 2024
Impact of Surface Modification of Hemp Fibers Using a Coupling Agent in Solvent on the Properties of Polyethylene Composites
Volume 1
Abstract
This study investigates the grafting of a coupling agent, maleic anhydride-grafted polyethylene (MAPE), onto hemp fibers in a 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene (TCB) solution, followed by an evaluation of the morphological, rheological, and mechanical properties of the resulting polyethylene composites containing 30% hemp. The SEM analysis revealed that a thin layer of MAPE formed on the surface of the modified fibers. This was further confirmed by the appearance of a MAPE degradation peak..