Research Article

Effects of MAPP Compatibilization and Acetylation Treatment Followed by Hydrothermal Aging on Polypropylene Alfa Fiber Composites

Table 1

Overview of the samples tested.

DesignationsAnalysis
FTIRTensile testATG/DSCDMTASEM
AbbreviationsCompositionsAging Kinetic Analysis (h)

Virgin PP100% PP0; 10000; 150; 400; 600; 800; 10000; 10000; 10000; 1000
F20UTFiber 20 wt% + 80% PP0; 10000; 150; 400; 600; 800; 10000; 10000; 10000; 1000
F20ATAcetylated fiber 20 wt% + 80% PP0; 10000; 150; 400; 600; 800; 10000; 10000; 10000; 1000
F20AMATFiber 20 wt% + 5 wt% Compatibiliser + 75% PP0; 10000; 150; 400; 600; 800; 10000; 10000; 10000; 1000