Hashmi, S.A.R and Chand, N and Kitano, Takeshi (2003) Dynamic Mechanical Behavior of LLDPE Composites Reinforced with Kevlar Fibers/Short Glass Fibers. POLYMER COMPOSITES. ISSN 0272-8397

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Abstract

Kevlar fibers (DuPont) and glass fibers have been used to reinforce linear lowdensity polyethylene (LLDPE) by using an elastic melt extruder and the compression molding technique. The impact behavior of hybrid composites of different compositions is compared and has been explained on the basis of volume fraction of fibers. The addition of glass fibers decreases the Izod impact strength of LLDPE. The Izod impact strength of the composite increses when glass fibers are replaced by Kevlar fibers. Dynamic mechanical α-relaxation is studied and the effect of variation of fiber composition on the relaxation is reported in the temperature range from −50°C to 150°C at 1 Hz frequency. The α-relaxation shifts towards the higher temperature side on addition of fibers in LLDPE. The addition of fibers increases the storage modulus, E′, of LLDPE. The hybridization of Kevlar and glass fibers helps in desiging composites with a desirable combination of impact strength and modulus. At the low temperature region, E′ increases significantly with glass fibers as compared to that noted with the addition of Kevlar fibers. The α-transition temperature of composites increases significantly with Kevlar fibers as compared to that observed with addition of glass fibers.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Lightweight Materials > Metal Matrix Composites Material/Component Development, Processing and Characterization > Component Development
Divisions:	UNSPECIFIED
Depositing User:	Mr. B.K. Prasad
Date Deposited:	17 Jan 2014 06:18
Last Modified:	27 Jan 2014 05:59
URI:	http://ampri.csircentral.net/id/eprint/1024

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