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Dual-functional natural-fiber reinforced composites by incorporating magnetite.
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Composites: Part B, Engineering . May2016, Vol. 93, p221-228. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Natural fiber reinforced composites with dual-functional properties, including electromagnetic shielding and paramagnetic functions, as well as improved water-resistant property, were fabricated using vacuum assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM) process. Magnetite particles were firstly mixed with kenaf fibers to form a mat, followed by resin intrusion and compression for the composite fabrication. The obtained kenaf fiber/magnetite/polyester composites were endowed with electromagnetic shielding and paramagnetic properties, without compromising the mechanical properties. When 35.2% magnetite was incorporated into the composites, the electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness reached 79.2% with the range 8–12 GHz, and the saturation magnetization was 29.2 emu g −1 . The 24-h thickness swelling and water absorption of the composites after introducing magnetite were drastically reduced from 19.7% to 2.4% and 18.3% to 2.6%, counting as the decreases of 87.6% and 73.4%, respectively. It was indicated that the water resistance of the composite was improved significantly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13598368
- Volume :
- 93
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Composites: Part B, Engineering
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 114754661
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2016.03.016