Interfaces in Natural Fibre Reinforced Composites: Definitions and Roles

Nicolas Le Moigne (1) , Belkacem Otazaghine (2) , Stéphane Corn (1) , Helene Angellier-Coussy (3) , Anne Bergeret (1)

1 Pôle MPA - Pôle Matériaux Polymères Avancés
2 C2MA - Centre des Matériaux des Mines d'Alès
3 UMR IATE - Ingénierie des Agro-polymères et Technologies Émergentes

Natural fibres are a real opportunity to replace conventional synthetic fibres in composite applications. However, even if they have several advantages in comparison to synthetic fibres (lightness, carbon balance, price…), their moisture sensitivity, their poor compatibility with polymer matrices and their low thermal stability and flammability makes their modification by chemical or physical treatments essential. In this chapter, the multiple and multi-scale interfaces in natural fibre based composites is described. The importance and role of the fibre/matrix interface on mechanical performances and durability, and main strategies to enhance the interfacial adhesion is discussed. Finally, an opening towards new functionalities that could be achieved by fibre and interface modifications is addressed.

Mots clés: modelling; composite material; fiber; synthetic materials

Mots clés: matériau composite; matrice polymérique; matériau synthétique; fibre; texture fibreuse; modélisation; rhéologie interfaciale

Domaines: Matériaux

Nicolas Le Moigne, Belkacem Otazaghine, Stéphane Corn, Helene Angellier-Coussy, Anne Bergeret. Interfaces in Natural Fibre Reinforced Composites: Definitions and Roles. Surfaces and Interfaces in Natural Fibre Reinforced Composites, Springer International Publishing, 2018, SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science, 978-3-319-71409-7. ⟨10.1007/978-3-319-71410-3_2⟩. ⟨hal-01918025⟩