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Alkali and Plasma-Treated Guadua angustifolia Bamboo Fibers: A Study on Reinforcement Potential for Polymeric Matrices

Patricia Luna1,*, Juan Lizarazo-Marriaga1, Alvaro Mariño2
1 Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, 11001, Colombia
2 Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, 11001, Colombia
* Corresponding Author: Patricia Luna. Email: email
(This article belongs to the Special Issue: Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites: Processing, Manufacturing, Characterizations and Environmentally Friendly Applications)

Journal of Renewable Materials https://doi.org/10.32604/jrm.2024.052669

Received 10 April 2024; Accepted 11 June 2024; Published online 01 July 2024

Abstract

This study focuses on treating Guadua angustifolia bamboo fibers to enhance their properties for reinforcement applications in composite materials. Chemical (alkali) and physical (dry etching plasma) treatments were used separately to augment compatibility of Guadua angustifolia fibers with various composite matrices. The influence of these treatments on the fibers’ performance, chemical composition, and surface morphology were analyzed. Statistical analysis indicated that alkali treatments reduced the tensile modulus of elasticity and strength of fibers by up to 40% and 20%, respectively, whereas plasma treatments maintain the fibers’ mechanical performance. FTIR spectroscopy revealed significant alterations in chemical composition due to alkali treatments, while plasma-treated fibers showed minimal changes. Surface examination through Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) revealed post-treatment modifications in both cases; alkali treatments served as a cleanser, eliminating lignin and hemicellulose from the fiber surface, whereas plasma treatments also produce rough surfaces. These results validate the impact of the treatments on the fiber mechanical performance, which opens up possibilities for using Guadua angustifolia fibers as an alternative reinforcement in composite manufacturing.

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Alkali and Plasma-Treated <i>Guadua angustifolia</i> Bamboo Fibers: A Study on Reinforcement Potential for Polymeric Matrices

Keywords

Bamboo fibers; Guadua angustifolia; alkali treatment; dry etching plasma treatment; composite reinforcement

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