Effect of Alkaline Hornification in Sisal Fibers on the Mechanical Behaviour

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Effect of Alkaline Hornification in Sisal Fibers on the Mechanical Behaviour

R.D. Santos, S.R. Ferreira, E.R.F. Santos, G.E. Oliveira, F.A. Silva, F.G. Souza, R.D. Toledo Filho

Abstract. Aiming at a reduction in the water absorption capacity of lignocellulosic fibers, wetting and drying cycles are usually used in the paper and cellulose industry. This procedure stiffens the polymeric structure of the fiber-cells (process known as hornification) resulting in a higher dimensional stability. Several authors have proposed treatments in natural fibers, including hornification, that modifies the surface of the fibers and increase the mechanical behavior. The present study presents a comprehensive analysis of the influence of alkaline hornification with calcium hydroxide 0.7% (1 cycle) on the structure modification, mechanical response, durability performance and bond behavior of sisal fibers. The intrinsic changes on the fiber structure as well as their physical and chemical characteristics were evaluated through analytical techniques such as X-ray diffraction, Thermogravimetry, FTIR and Scanning Electronic Microscope, while their mechanical response was evaluated with direct tensile tests. The obtained results indicate that the hornification process changes the fiber properties, mainly morphological, physical and chemical properties, which improves their mechanical properties.

Keywords
Natural Fibers, Chemical Treatment, Alkaline Hornification

Published online , 8 pages
Copyright © 2018 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA

Citation: R.D. Santos, S.R. Ferreira, E.R.F. Santos, G.E. Oliveira, F.A. Silva, F.G. Souza, R.D. Toledo Filho, ‘Effect of Alkaline Hornification in Sisal Fibers on the Mechanical Behaviour’, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 7, pp 449-456, 2018

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21741/9781945291838-42

The article was published as article 42 of the book Non-Conventional Materials and Technologies

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