@article { author = {Santhoskumar, A.U and Jaya Chitra, N.}, title = {Studies on Isora Fibers Mixed with 1% Ricinoleic Acid Reinforced with Polypropylene}, journal = {Chemical Methodologies}, volume = {3}, number = {6}, pages = {713-720}, year = {2019}, publisher = {Sami Publishing Company}, issn = {2645-7776}, eissn = {2588-4344}, doi = {10.33945/SAMI/CHEMM.2019.6.9}, abstract = {The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of Isora fiber mixed with 1% ricinoleic acid as a reinforcement for polypropylene (PP) thermoplastic matrix. Isora fibers were subjected to mercerization prior to blending with PP in order to obtain good interfacial adhesion with the matrix. A PP/Isora composite has been prepared by melt blending of PP with 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% alkali treated Isora fiber in co-rotating twin screw extruder. The extruded strands are pelletized and then injection-moulded to obtain specimens. The optimum compositions of the PP/alkali treated Isora composites were mixed with 1% ricinoleic acid. Fiber-matrix adhesion will be analysed by mechanical and thermal properties of the composites which were evaluated.}, keywords = {Isora Fibre,FTIR,Mechanical properties}, url = {https://www.chemmethod.com/article_88376.html}, eprint = {https://www.chemmethod.com/article_88376_e240a6f848fd99941cb9236d693fac45.pdf} }