Effects of various surface treatments on Aloe Vera fibers used as reinforcement in poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHBHHx) biocomposites
Nadjet Dehouche, Celia Idres, Mustapha Kaci, Idris Zembouai, Stéphane Bruzaud
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BiocompositeSilanesThermogravimetric analysisMaterials scienceAbsorption of waterCompatibilizationDynamic mechanical analysisSurface modificationComposite materialDifferential scanning calorimetryNuclear chemistryChemical engineeringChemistryPolymerPolymer blendOrganic chemistryCopolymerSilaneThermodynamicsEngineeringPhysicsComposite numberNatural Fiber Reinforced Compositesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesPolymer crystallization and properties