Effect of the atmospheric plasma treatment parameters on jute fabric: The effect on mechanical properties of jute fabric/polyester composites |
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| Authors: | Asli Demir Yoldas Seki Ebru Bozaci Mehmet Sarikanat Seckin Erden Kutlay Sever Esen Ozdogan |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Emel Ak?n Vocational High School, Ege University, 35100 Bornova, Izmir, Turkey;2. Department of Chemistry, Dokuz Eylul University, 35160 Buca, Izmir, Turkey;3. Department of Textile Engineering, Ege University, 35100 Bornova, Izmir, Turkey;4. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ege University, 35100 Bornova, Izmir, Turkey;5. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dokuz Eylul University, 35100 Bornova, Izmir, Turkey |
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| Abstract: | The effect of atmospheric air plasma treatment of jute fabrics on the mechanical properties of jute fabric reinforced polyester composites was investigated. The jute fabrics were subjected to different plasma powers (60, 90, and 120 W) for the exposure times of 1, 3, and 6 min. The effects of plasma powers and exposure times on interlaminar shear strength, tensile strength, and flexural strength of polyester based composites were evaluated. The greatest ILSS increase was about 171% at plasma power of 120 W and exposure time of 6 min. It is inferred that atmospheric air plasma treatment improves the interfacial adhesion between the jute fiber and polyester. This result was also confirmed by scanning electron microscopy observations of the fractured surfaces of the composites. The greatest tensile strength and flexural strength values were determined at 120 W for 1 min and at 60 W for 3 min, respectively. Moreover, it can be said that atmospheric air plasma treatment of jute fibers at longer exposure times (6 min) made a detrimental effect on tensile and flexural properties of jute‐reinforced polyester composites. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2011 |
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| Keywords: | cold plasma jute composite mechanical properties |
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