Physico-Mechanical and Degradation Properties of Gamma-Irradiated Biocomposites of Jute Fabric-Reinforced Poly(caprolactone) |
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| Authors: | Tuhidul Islam Ruhul A Khan Md Arifur Rahman Marcelo Fernandez-Lahore Q M I Huque |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Radiation and Polymer Chemistry Laboratory, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission , Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh;2. Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Technology , University of Dhaka , Dhaka;3. Department of Biochemical Engineering , Jacobs University , Bremen, Germany;4. Radiation and Polymer Chemistry Laboratory, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission , Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh;5. Department of Biochemical Engineering , Jacobs University , Bremen, Germany;6. Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Technology , University of Dhaka , Dhaka |
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| Abstract: | Jute fabric-reinforced poly(caprolactone) biocomposites (30–70% jute) were fabricated by compression molding. Tensile strength, tensile modulus, bending strength, bending modulus and impact strength of the non-irradiated composites (50% jute) were found to be 65 MPa, 0.75 GPa, 75 MPa, 4.2 GPa and 6.8 kJ/m2, respectively. The composites were irradiated with gamma radiation at different doses (50–1000 krad) at a dose rate of 232 krad/hr and mechanical properties were investigated. The irradiated composites containing 50% jute showed improved physico-mechanical properties. The degradation properties of the composites were observed. The morphology was evaluated by scanning electron microscope. |
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| Keywords: | Biocomposites Degradation Eco-friendly Jute fabric Poly(caprolactone) |
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