J0301-2-2 Mechanical Properties of bamboo fiber reinforced poly(lactic acid) composites

Abstract

In the present study, effect of molding conditions on the mechanical properties of bamboo rayon fiber reinforced Poly (lactic acid) were investigated. An intermediate material was fabricated using micro-braiding technique to obtain good impregnation of matrix into bamboo rayon yarns. Tensile, shear and crushing tests were conducted on the specimen fabricated to measure mechanical properties. Experimental results indicated that molding temperature of 190℃ improved the properties. Molding temperature and pressure had less effect on the mechanical propertis.