Effect of filler surface treatment on mechanical properties and thermal properties of single and hybrid filler-filled PP composites

2010 ◽  
Vol 120 (2) ◽  
pp. 857-865 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. K. Nurdina ◽  
M. Mariatti ◽  
P. Samayamutthirian
2012 ◽  
Vol 488-489 ◽  
pp. 638-642 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanawat Tayommai ◽  
Duangdao Aht-Ong

Biodegradable plastic reinforced natural fiber composites are finding applications in many fields ranging from construction industry to food industry. The use of natural bio based fillers as reinforcements in composites has several advantages over inorganic fillers including lower density, renewability, and biodegradability. In this research, polylactic acid (PLA)/ microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) composites were investigated as a means to reduce the material cost and enhance the material properties. The coir fibers were used to prepare microcrystalline. Subsequently, the prepared MCC was treated with 3-amiopropyl triethoxysilane (APS) to improve interfacial adhesion between fiber and polymer matrix. Treated and untreated MCC were then mixed at 0-10 wt.% with PLA by twin-screw extruder and fabricated into test specimens by compression molding. The effects of MCC loading and surface treatment on morphology, mechanical properties, and thermal properties of PLA/MCC composites were investigated. The results showed that the PLA with 5 wt.% of MCC exhibited the best mechanical properties compared with all prepared composites. Thermal stability of PLA composites were decreased with increasing MCC content but it can be improved by treated the MCC with APS.


2004 ◽  
Vol 838 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hartmut Fischer

ABSTRACTThe analytical technique micro-thermal analysis (μ-TA) will be introduced and evaluated. It combines the visualisation power of atomic force microscopy (AFM) and it's ability to image topography, phase shifts, friction, stiffness, and adhesion with the characterisation capabilities of thermal analysis (thermal conductivity, micro-differential thermal analysis and micro-thermo mechanical analysis) resulting in a characterisation of surfaces with respect to their thermal and thermo-mechanical properties. The scanning mode may be used for the inspection of surfaces with respect to their thermal properties using a scanner with an active thermal sensor (heater, height and thermal sensor) as probe (tip), simultaneously acquiring topography, thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity images. A second mode gives the option to perform a ocal thermo-mechanical analysis of discrete areas of a few square microns (L-TMA and L-CA), and detects at the same time during heating in contact mode changes of the sensor position and the heat flow to the sample in a very short time. Any thermodynamic phase transition, connected with a change in mechanical properties (softening, expansion, melting) and thermal properties (heat of fusion, change of heat capacity) will thus be detected by both methods. Applications for the analysis of especialy soft materials are presented and critically discussed. Moreover, the use of the instrument for controlled surface treatment is demonstrated resulting in the creation of super smooth polymeric surfaces. Furthermore, attempts to determine thermal conductivity's on surfaces on a quantitative matter wil be presented and discussed.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 48 (12) ◽  

Abstract Kaiser Aluminum Alloy 7049 has high mechanical properties and good machinability. The alloy offers a resistance to stress-corrosion cracking and is typically used in aircraft structural parts. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, tensile properties, and shear strength as well as fatigue. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, machining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: AL-365. Producer or source: Tennalum, A Division of Kaiser Aluminum.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 48 (10) ◽  

Abstract Kaiser Aluminum alloy KA62 (Tennalum alloy KA62) is a lead-free alternative to 6262. It offers good machinability and corrosion resistance and displays good acceptance of coatings (anodize response). It can be used in place of 6262 because its physical and mechanical properties are equivalent to those of 6262 (see Alloy Digest Al-361, September 1999). This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, tensile properties, and shear strength. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: AL-362. Producer or source: Tennalum, A Division of Kaiser Aluminum.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1974 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  

Abstract WC-3015 is a columbium-base alloy developed for structural applications in high-temperature oxidizing environments. It is characterized by good oxidation resistance, good mechanical properties and compatibility with silicide coatings. Cold-rolled sheet can be joined and welded without cracking. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as creep. It also includes information on forming, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Cb-21. Producer or source: Wah Chang, a Teledyne Corporation.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (41) ◽  
pp. 5578-5583 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takumitsu Kida ◽  
Ryo Tanaka ◽  
Koh-hei Nitta ◽  
Takeshi Shiono

The increase of aggregation number in a star-shaped cyclic olefin copolymer was succeeded by using a triazine-based secondary amine, which caused a drastic change in physical properties without changing the thermal properties.


Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 3090
Author(s):  
Anita Ptiček Siročić ◽  
Ana Rešček ◽  
Zvonimir Katančić ◽  
Zlata Hrnjak-Murgić

The studied samples were prepared from polyethylene (PE) polymer which was coated with modified polycaprolactone (PCL) film in order to obtain bilayer films. Thin PCL film was modified with casein/aluminum oxide compound to enhance vapor permeability as well as mechanical and thermal properties of PE/PCL films. Casein/aluminum oxide modifiers were used in order to achieve some functional properties of polymer film that can be used in various applications, e.g., reduction of water vapor permeability (WVTR) and good mechanical and thermal properties. Significant improvement was observed in mechanical properties, especially in tensile strength as well as in water vapor values. Samples prepared with aluminum oxide particles indicated significantly lower values up to 60%, and samples that were prepared with casein and 5% Al2O3 showed the lowest WVTR value.


2021 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 263498332110074
Author(s):  
Henry C Obasi ◽  
Uchechi C Mark ◽  
Udochukwu Mark

Conventional inorganic fillers are widely used as fillers for polymer-based composites. Though, their processing difficulties and cost have demanded the quest for credible alternatives of organic origin like coconut shell fillers. Dried shells of coconut were burnt, ground, and sifted to sizes of 63, 150, 300, and 425 µm. The ground coconut shell particles (CSP) were used as a filler to prepare polypropylene (PP) composites at filler contents of 0% to 40% via injection melt blending process to produce PP composite sheets. The effect of the filler particle size on the mechanical properties was investigated. The decrease in the size of filler (CSP) was found to improve the yield strength, tensile strength, tensile modulus, flexural strength, flexural modulus, and hardness of PP by 8.5 MPa, 15.75 MPa, 1.72 GPa, 7.5 MPa, 100 MPa, and 10.5 HR for 63 µm at 40%, respectively. However, the elongation at break and modulus of resilience of the PP composites were seen to increase with increase in the filler size. Scanning electron microscope analysis showed that fillers with 63 µm particle size had the best distribution and interaction with the PP matrix resulting in enhanced properties.


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