Study on Effect of Incorporation of Gelatin Fiber in Jute Fabrics-Reinforced Linear Low Density Polyethylene Composite |
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| Authors: | Bapi Sarker Ruhul A. Khan |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , University of Dhaka , Dhaka, Bangladesh bapisarker_du@yahoo.com;3. Radiation and Polymer Chemistry Laboratory, Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission , Dhaka, Bangladesh |
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| Abstract: | Jute fabrics (50%)-reinforced linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) composite was prepared by compression molding and mechanical properties were studied. Gelatin fiber (2%–10%) was incorporated into the jute fabrics-based composites and their mechanical properties were investigated and compared with the control composite. It was found that with the increased of gelatin fiber content in the jute fabrics-based composites, the mechanical properties were found to be decreased, but water uptake and degradation properties were increased significantly. The composite containing 10% gelatin fiber lost 30.2% of its weight, 56.4% TS, 41.8% BS, 26% TM and 25.5% BM after 24 weeks in soil medium. |
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| Keywords: | Degradation properties Gelatin fiber Jute fabrics LLDPE Mechanical properties |
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