Effect of Silane Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Basalt Fiber/Polylactic Acid Ecofriendly Composites

Denni Kurniawan, Byung Sun Kim, Ho Yong Lee, Joong Yeon Lim

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

27 Scopus citations

Abstract

Ecofriendly thermoplastic composites combining basalt fiber and polylactic acid were prepared and analyzed, considering effects when the fiber is silane treated. Intended to improve mechanical properties of the composites, the silane treatment varied the types of silane solution (water- and methanol-based solvents) and immersion time (15 and 60 min). Optimum mechanical properties were exhibited by composite whose basalt fiber constituent was treated by silane dissolved in water-based solvent, for a short period of time.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)97-100
Number of pages4
JournalPolymer - Plastics Technology and Engineering
Volume52
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2013

Keywords

  • Composite
  • Fiber
  • Interface
  • Properties
  • Thermoplastic

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Effect of Silane Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Basalt Fiber/Polylactic Acid Ecofriendly Composites'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this