EFFECT OF ELECTRON BEAM IRRADIATION ON THE MECHANICAL AND IMPACT PROPERTIES AND WATER ABSORPTION OF RANDOM AND 2-D JUTE/PLA GREEN COMPOSITES

摘要

Cellulose-based natural fibers have been widely used as reinforcing fibers in natural fiber composites or green composites due to their advantages in lightness, cost effectiveness, environmental friendliness, carbon dioxide reduction in nature, etc. over conventional glass fibers. Green composites are now doing research and being developed in many industries, especially in automotive, building, commodity, and other applications. Among many cellulose-based natural fibers like jute, kenaf, hemp, flax, sisal, henequen, and banana, jute fibers are attracting attention due to their low cost, natural abundance and industrial availability.