Improvement of Jute Yarn Through In Situ Copolymerization by UV Radiation

Abstract

Abstract Methylmethacrylate (MMA) has been copolymerized in situ under ultraviolet (UV) radiation with jute yarn in the presence of MeOH used as swelling solvent. Effect of additives such as functional monomers, urea, and plasticizer on the improvement of rheological properties of the jute yarn has been studied. Tensile strength was enhanced by 58% while elongation of the treated yarn increased by 69%. These results were compared with those obtained under gamma irradiation. It was found that the UV radiation induced better properties in yarn.