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International Journal of Modern Physics B | 2015

Fiber-matrix interfacial adhesion in natural fiber composites

Le Quan Ngoc Tran; Xiaowen Yuan; Debes Bhattacharyya; C.A. Fuentes; A. W. Van Vuure; Ignaas Verpoest

The interface between natural fibers and thermoplastic matrices is studied, in which fiber-matrix wetting analysis and interfacial adhesion are investigated to obtain a systematic understanding of the interface. In wetting analysis, the surface energies of the fibers and the matrices are estimated using their contact angles in test liquids. Work of adhesion is calculated for each composite system. For the interface tests, transverse three point bending tests (3PBT) on unidirectional (UD) composites are performed to measure interfacial strength. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) characterization on the fibers is also carried out to obtain more information about the surface chemistry of the fibers. UD composites are examined to explore the correlation between the fiber-matrix interface and the final properties of the composites. The results suggest that the higher interfacial adhesion of the treated fiber composites compared to untreated fiber composites can be attributed to higher fiber-matrix physico–chemical interaction corresponding with the work of adhesion.


Composites Part A-applied Science and Manufacturing | 2010

Assessment of the tensile properties of coir, bamboo and jute fibre

Nele Defoirdt; Subhankar Biswas; Linde De Vriese; Le Quan Ngoc Tran; Joris Van Acker; Qumrul Ahsan; Larissa Gorbatikh; Aart Willem Van Vuure; Ignace Verpoest


Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects | 2011

Wetting behaviour and surface properties of technical bamboo fibres

C.A. Fuentes; Le Quan Ngoc Tran; Christine C. Dupont-Gillain; Willem Vanderlinden; S. De Feyter; A.W. Van Vuure; Ignaas Verpoest


Composites Science and Technology | 2013

Understanding the interfacial compatibility and adhesion of natural coir fibre thermoplastic composites

Le Quan Ngoc Tran; C.A. Fuentes; Christine C. Dupont-Gillain; A.W. Van Vuure; Ignaas Verpoest


Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects | 2011

Wetting analysis and surface characterisation of coir fibres used as reinforcement for composites

Le Quan Ngoc Tran; C.A. Fuentes; Christine C. Dupont-Gillain; A.W. Van Vuure; Ignaas Verpoest


Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects | 2013

Effect of physical adhesion on mechanical behaviour of bamboo fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites

C.A. Fuentes; Le Quan Ngoc Tran; M. Van Hellemont; V. Janssens; Christine C. Dupont-Gillain; A.W. Van Vuure; Ignaas Verpoest


Industrial Crops and Products | 2015

Investigation of microstructure and tensile properties of porous natural coir fibre for use in composite materials

Le Quan Ngoc Tran; T. Nguyen Minh; C.A. Fuentes; T. Truong Chi; A.W. Van Vuure; Ignaas Verpoest


Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy | 2012

Interfaces in natural fibre composites: effect of surface energy and physical adhesion

C.A. Fuentes; Le Quan Ngoc Tran; Christine C. Dupont-Gillain; A.W. Van Vuure; Ignaas Verpoest


Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects | 2014

Equilibrium contact angle measurements of natural fibers by an acoustic vibration technique

C.A. Fuentes; K. Beckers; Helge Pfeiffer; Le Quan Ngoc Tran; Christine C. Dupont-Gillain; Ignaas Verpoest; A.W. Van Vuure


5th Eucass - European Conference for Aerospace Sciences | 2013

Natural fibre composites: Recent developments

Aart Willem Van Vuure; Le Quan Ngoc Tran; Carlos Fuentes Rojas; Lina Rocío Osorio Serna; Efrain Eduardo Trujillo De Los Rios; Nhan Vo Hong; Dieter Perremans; Farida Bensadoun; Joris Baets; Ignace Verpoest

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Aart Willem Van Vuure

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

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Ignace Verpoest

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

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Christine C. Dupont-Gillain

Université catholique de Louvain

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C.A. Fuentes

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

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Ignaas Verpoest

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

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A.W. Van Vuure

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

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Dieter Perremans

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

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Farida Bensadoun

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

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