Date of Award
2021
Publisher
North Dakota State University
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Awarded
Master of Science (MS)
Program
Materials and Nanotechnology
Department
Materials and Nanotechnology
College
Interdisciplinary Studies
Faculty Advisor
Amiri, Ali
Description
Synthetic fibers such as glass and carbon are used as reinforcement in polymer composites due to their high strength and modulus. However, synthetic fibers are non-biodegradable and contribute to high costs. In literature, various natural fibers, including banana and sisal fiber, as reinforcement in a polymer matrix, are investigated for mechanical and thermal properties to overcome this challenge. Nevertheless, natural fibers bring their issues such as degradation and emissions of Volatiles Organic Compounds (VOCs), resulting in the fogging phenomena when exposed to heating-cooling cycles. In this study, effectiveness of addition of porous fillers in reducing VOCs emissions in biocomposites reinforced with natural fibers is investigated. Mechanical testing exhibited that adding the porous filler into the biocomposites did not hinder mechanical properties. It is hypothesized that adding the porous filler in the biocomposites could reduce the VOCs emission due to the pore structures absorbing the VOCs.
Recommended Citation
Thanki, Nidhi Modha, "Investigating the Reduction of Fogging Behavior of Natural Fiber-Filled Polymers" (2021). Materials and Nanotechnology. 21.
https://digitalcommons.ndsu.edu/materials-nanotechnology/21
Rights
NDSU policy 190.6.2
Rights Link
https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf
Author ORCID Identifier
0000-0002-8103-1719
Handle Identifier
https://hdl.handle.net/10365/32518