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Long, Chun-Guang; He, Li-Ping; Zhong, Zhi-Hua; Chen, Shu-Guang

doi:https://doi.org/10.1155/2007/87072

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Volume 2007 | Article ID 087072 | https://doi.org/10.1155/2007/87072

Studies on the Polypropylene Composites Reinforced by Ramier Fiber and K2Ti6O13 Whisker

Chun-Guang Long,^1,2Li-Ping He,²Zhi-Hua Zhong,²and Shu-Guang Chen¹

Academic Editor: D. Chen

Received02 Aug 2007

Accepted17 Oct 2007

Published29 Nov 2007

Abstract

Polypropylene composites reinforced by the ramier fiber and K2Ti6O13 whisker were successfully prepared by means of the torque rheometer blending and transfer molding. Their mechanical properties were tested, and the fracture surface of the composite was analysed by SEM technique. Results showed that the mechanical properties were improved by the addition of 10% of K2Ti6O13 whisker besides the impact strength. The RF is benefit for improving the mechanical properties of PP after being surface-treated properly.

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Copyright © 2007 Chun-Guang Long et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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