Effects of Fiber Surface Grafting with Nano-Clay on the Hydrothermal Ageing Behaviors of Flax Fiber/Epoxy Composite Plates

Flax fiber has high sensitivity to moisture, and moisture uptake leads to the decrease of mechanical properties and distortion in shape. This paper attempts to graft flax fabric with nano-clay, with assistance from a silane-coupling agent, in order to improve hygrothermal resistance. The nano-clay g...

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Main Authors: Anni Wang, Guijun Xian, Hui Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/11/8/1278