Effect of Silane-Treated Pineapple Leaf Fibre and Hemp Fibre on Green Natural Rubber Composites: Interface and Mechanics.

ABSTRACT: This study developed a natural rubber (NR) composite reinforced with surface-modified pineapple leaf fibres (PALFs) and hemp fibres (HFs) using a layer-by-layer (sandwich-like) fabrication method. The objectives were to increase the utilisation of the natural fibres as reinforcing agents and to investigate the impact of silane fibre surface modification on the properties of the sandwich composites. Fibre surface characterisation was performed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) to confirm the presence of functional groups from silane and cellulose. The wettability and adhesion properties of the modified fibres were also evaluated. The mechanical properties were investigated via single-fibre tensile tests.

SUBMITTER: Jansinak S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12787481 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature