Effect of nanoclay on properties of the biocomposite based on unsaturated polyester resin and bamboo fibers
Tran, Duy Thanh Nguyen, Dang Mao Nguyen, Thi Kim Ngan Nguyen, Chi Thanh Dang, Tan Tai Recent times, composite materials based on organic matrixes were reinforced by natural fibers have been attracting many researches [1,2,3]. Because natural fibers have been very attractive, such as low cost, low density, eco-friendly, available in high quantities, renewable, biodegradable and shown excellent mechanical properties [4]. And since natural fibers were used as a filler in composites, products were not only improved physical mechanical properties but also cheaper and friendlier with environment. However, researchers reported on biocomposites made from polyester resin, natural fibers and nanoclay have been rather limited. In this study, biocomposite was prepared by using Unsaturated Polyester resins (UP), bamboo fibers (BFs) and nanoclay. Fibers separated from bamboo body by mechanical method had size distribution mainly between 0.24 - 0.40 mm diameter and 1- 2.5 cm length. F...