Gamma radiation effect on sisal / polyurethane composites without coupling agents

AUTOR(ES)

Vasco, Marina Cardoso, Claro Neto, Salvador, Nascimento, Eduardo Mauro, Azevedo, Elaine

FONTE

Polímeros

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

29/06/2017

RESUMO

Abstract Natural fibers and polyurethane based composites may present chemical bonding between the components of the polymer and the lignin of the fiber. The incidence of radiation can cause degradation of the polymeric material and alter its mechanical properties. The objective of this study was to obtain and characterize cold pressed composites from polyurethane derived from castor oil and sisal fibers, without coupling agents, through thermogravimetric and mechanical tests, before and after the incidence of 25 kGy dose of gamma radiation. Woven composites that were not irradiated had maximum values of 4.40 GPa for flexural elastic modulus on three point flexural test and dispersed fiber composite that were not irradiated had maximum values of 2.25 GPa. These materials are adequate for use in non-structural applications in radiotherapy and radiodiagnostic rooms.

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