Research Article

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

Table 2

TGA data for neat PP and PP/alfa fiber composite materials.

Formulations (°C) (%/min)Char (Wt. %)

Before agingVirgin PP43134.60.34
F20UT36230.02.50
F20AT39425.43.19
F20AMAT36021.83.63

After agingVirgin PP39335.00.23
F20UT35329.83.26
F20AT39524.13.54
F20AMAT30720.53.42