Surface characteristics of untreated and modified hemp fibers. From: Polymer Engineering and Science | Date: March 1, 2006| Author: Gulati, Deepaksh; Sain, M. | COPYRIGHT 2006 Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Natural cellulosic fibers, including hemp, are increasingly being used for composite reinforcement. However, their poor adhesion with synthetic resins limits their use as reinforcing agent. It is generally accepted that interfacial adhesion can be best described in terms of dispersion forces and acid-base interactions. Therefore, there is a need for quantitative determination of acid-base character of natural cellulosic fibers. In this study, acid-base characteristics and dispersion compone...

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