Table 2.
Summary of the steps adopted for methods A, B and C for polishing of the CNF/LDPE samples.
| Paper | Speed (rpm) | Time (minutes) | Lubricant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method A | |||
| SiC–P200 | 180 | 5 | Water |
| SiC–P400 | 180 | 8 | Water |
| SiC–P800 | 180 | 8 | Water |
| SiC–P1200 | 180 | 10 | Water |
| SiC–P2500 | 180 | 10 | Water |
| Method B | |||
| SiC–P400 | 180 | 5 | Water |
| SiC–P600 | 180 | 8 | Water |
| SiC–P1200 | 180 | 8 | Water |
| SiC–P2500 | 180 | 8 | Water |
| Microcloth | 160 | 8 | Diamond suspension 1 μm size |
| Microcloth | 160 | 8 | Alumina suspension 0.05 μm size |
| Method C | |||
| SiC–P400 | 150 | 5 | Water |
| SiC–P800 | 150 | 8 | Water |
| SiC–P1200 | 150 | 8 | Water |
| SiC–P2500 | 180 | 8 | Water |
| Microcloth | 180 | 12 | Diamond suspension 1 μm size |
| Microcloth | 180 | 12 | Alumina suspension 0.3 μm size |
| Microcloth | 180 | 12 | Alumina suspension 0.05 μm size |