Towards improving mechanical properties of basalt fiber/polylactic acid composites by fiber surface treatments

• Main Authors: Kurniawan, Denni, Kim, Byungsun, Lee, Hoyong, Lim, Joongyeon
• Format: Article
• Published: Taylor and Francis Ltd. 2015
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/59036/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09276440.2015.1054743

Attempting to improve reinforcement effect on basalt fiber/polylactic acid composites, this study evaluates the effects of silane treatment, atmospheric glow discharge plasma polymerization, desizing, and addition of maleic anhydride coupling agent. The treated fibers were characterized, in terms of...