| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2019 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Green Materials Engineering: An EPD Symposium in Honor of Sergio Monteiro
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| Presentation Title |
Piassava Fibers: Morphologic and Spectroscopic Aspects |
| Author(s) |
Fabio da Costa Garcia Filho, Michelle Oliveira, Luana Demosthenes, Sergio Monteiro, Fernanda Luz, Artur Pereira |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Fabio da Costa Garcia Filho |
| Abstract Scope |
The use of natural lignocellulosic fibers (NLFs) as reinforcement in polymer matrix composites is being considered by many different industries, for instance the automotive industry where components such as interior panels and cushion seat are being manufactured using NLFs. The piassava fiber is a less characterized NLF when compare to hemp or jute, although the properties display by the piassava fiber make them suitable as reinforcement in composite materials. Therefore, this work aimed to present a morphological analysis of the piassava fiber by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) as well as studied the spectroscopy aspects of this fiber by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR). The SEM analysis revealed differences in their shape and size as well as a rough aspect associated with a great number of protrusions. While the FTIR analysis showed a hydrophilic character of the fibers due to the presence of axil vibration of hydroxyl groups band between 3500-3300 cm-1. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: None Selected |