Cellulose fiber‐polyester composites with reduced water sensitivity (2)—surface analysis

Abstract

Abstract The water absorption of cellulose fibers has been reduced after the cellulose surface was treated by mono‐ ordi‐methylomelamine(DMM) resin. The wet strength of cellulose‐polyester composites was also enhanced considerably. Scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis were used as the tools for surface analysis in this study. The surface composition and micro morphology have been characterized. Qualitative and semiquantitative results have been obtained for the cellulose fiber surfaces treated with DMM.