Effect of alkali treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of coir fibres, coir fibre reinforced-polymer composites and reinforced-cementitious composites

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A review on the properties of natural fibres and its bio-composites: Effect of alkali treatment (2020, background): “Apart from the improvement in tensile properties by alkali treatment of coir fibre, hydrophilicity of the fibre was also reduced.(166) The water uptake of short leaf pineapple fibre-reinforced low-density polyethylene composites increased with fibre loading but decreased by alkali treatment.”
Physical and Chemical Modifications of Plant Fibres for Reinforcement in Cementitious Composites (2019, background): “Alkaline Rough fibre surfaces provide better mechanical interlocking and stronger interfacial strength between the fibre-matrix More than 6% increment of alkaline concentration and longer than 24-hour soaking periods damage the fibres and reduce tensile strength -e types and concentration of the alk”
A review on the characterisation of natural fibres and their composites after alkali treatment and water absorption (2017, methodology): “Alfa [37] Polyester 1, 3, 5 and 7% 24 h 25°C 80°C for 48 h Bamboo [44] Polyester 1, 3 ad 5% 24 h Room temperature 24 h under sun Coir [5] Epoxy 5% 1/2 h 20°C lab temperature 24 h in open air and 50°C in the oven for 8 h Flax [14] Polyester and Polyester biopolymer blend resin 2.”