Study on Effect of Incorporation of Gelatin Fiber in Jute Fabrics-Reinforced Linear Low Density Polyethylene Composite

Abstract

Jute fabrics (50%)-reinforced linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) composite was prepared by compression molding and mechanical properties were studied. Gelatin fiber (2%–10%) was incorporated into the jute fabrics-based composites and their mechanical properties were investigated and compared with the control composite. It was found that with the increased of gelatin fiber content in the jute fabrics-based composites, the mechanical properties were found to be decreased, but water uptake and degradation properties were increased significantly. The composite containing 10% gelatin fiber lost 30.2% of its weight, 56.4% TS, 41.8% BS, 26% TM and 25.5% BM after 24 weeks in soil medium.

Keywords:

• Degradation properties
• Gelatin fiber
• Jute fabrics
• LLDPE
• Mechanical properties