Synthesis and Characterization of Urea–Formaldehyde Eco-Friendly Composite Based On Natural Fibers

Authors

  • Netra Lal Bhandari Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Babu Raj Dhungana Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Ralf Lach Polymer Service GmbH Merseburg, Eberhard-Leibnitz-Strasse 2, 06217 Merseburg, Germany
  • Sven Henning Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials & Systems, Walter-Huelse-Strasse 1, 06120 Halle(Saale), Germany
  • Rameshwar Adhikari Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal

Keywords:

Reinforcement, Natural fiber composites, Urea–formaldehyde resin, Morphology, Thermal properties

Abstract

 Present work explains the synthesis of urea–formaldehyde composites with Allo (Girardinia diversifolia) and cotton (Gossypium arboreum) fibers. Urea–formaldehyde resin was synthesized by condensation polymerization of urea and formaldehyde monomers. Cellulose fibers were extracted by various chemical treatments of natural fibers. Composites were prepared with neat and extracted cellulose from Allo and cotton fibers by solution casting method. Fibers and composites were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), optical microscopy (OM), thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA) and micro-indentation tests. Results showed that composite with treated Allo fibers had better morphological, mechanical and thermal properties than untreated Allo and cotton fibers.

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Author Biographies

Netra Lal Bhandari, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal

Department of Chemistry

Babu Raj Dhungana, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal

Research Centre for Applied Science and Technology

Rameshwar Adhikari, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal

Research Centre for Applied Science and Technology

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Published

2019-06-26

How to Cite

Synthesis and Characterization of Urea–Formaldehyde Eco-Friendly Composite Based On Natural Fibers. (2019). Journal of Institute of Science and Technology, 24(1), 19-25. https://doi.org/10.3126/jist.v24i1.24623

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 1 (2019)

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Research Articles

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How to Cite

Synthesis and Characterization of Urea–Formaldehyde Eco-Friendly Composite Based On Natural Fibers. (2019). Journal of Institute of Science and Technology, 24(1), 19-25. https://doi.org/10.3126/jist.v24i1.24623