Effect of surface modified date palm fibre loading on mechanical, thermal properties of date palm reinforced phenolic composites

In this research NaOH treated date palm fibres were used as reinforcement in phenolic based composites. The composites prepared by hot press technique and evaluated tensile flexural, structural, thermo gravimetric dynamic mechanical properties. Overall properties of modification/treatment fibers’ surface enhanced, that have been studied compared to untreated samples. samples 50% DPF showed highest Tensile among all but flexural declined the decline is very less. Fibre treatment three point bending Scanning Electron Microscopy behavior fibre matrix bonding before after treatment. Treated better distribution, 60% void content however 40%DPF poor fibre/matrix interfacial bonding. Thermogravimetric analysis DPF/Phenolic at high temperature, found thermal stability enhanced because good Dynamic stress material with temperature also energy dissipation internal friction. 50%DPF due ratio mixing composite potential use for exterior applications false wall roof.