EFFECT OF WATER ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF POLYETHYLENE / FLAX FIBERS COMPOSITES

Author(s): L. Van Schoors, M. Gueguen-Minerbe,S. Moscardelli,H. Rabii, P. Davies
Paper category: Proceedings
Book title: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference
on Bio-Based Building Materials
Editor(s): Sofiane AMZIANE, Mohammed SONEBI and Karine CHARLET
ISBN:
e-ISBN: 978-2-35158-192-6
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year: 2017
Pages: 451-455
Total Pages: 5
Language : English

Abstract: Flax reinforced polyethylene composites were subjected to sorption /desorption cycles, at 96%
relative humidity and 30°C. Then, a multi scale characterization was realized. The mechanical
properties of composites decrease during the sorption cycle, in particular the modulus which
may be related to plasticizing phenomena, but recover their initial values after drying. No
physico-chemical changes were observed during this ageing. Moreover, a microbiological
survey revealed that the composites were sensitive to microbial development, especially when
the percentage of fibers was high. This can affect the mechanical performance of the
composites.

Online publication :2017
Publication type :full_text
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