| Abstract: | Abstract: The composites of banana, hemp, and agave with HDPE resin were separately prepared in different ratios, 60:40, 55:45, 50:50, and 45:55 (wt/wt). These fibers were also treated with maleic anhydride and the effect of maleic anhydride was studied on surface resistivity and volume resistivity of wood polymer composites. The surface resistivity decreases with an increase in fiber content in the composites, while volume resistivity increases. The maximum surface and volume resistivities were observed in untreated banana fiber composite, while minimum surface resistivity and volume resistivity were found in maleic anhydride-treated agave fiber composite. The decrement in volume resistivity and surface resistivity is due to the increment in cross-linking between polymer and fiber by treatment with maleic anhydride. |
