Comparative study of maleated polypropylene as a coupling agent for recycled low-density polyethylene/wood flour composites

2011 ◽  
Vol 122 (3) ◽  
pp. 1731-1741 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saddys Rodríguez-Llamazares ◽  
Alejandro Zuñiga ◽  
Johanna Castaño ◽  
Ljubisa R. Radovic
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Coupling Agent ◽  
Wood Flour ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Maleated Polypropylene ◽  
Recycled Low Density Polyethylene

Sustainable valorization of recycled low-density polyethylene and cocoa biomass for composite production

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Cecíllia Ramos de Araújo Veloso ◽  
Mário Vanoli Scatolino ◽  
Maria Margarida Boavida Pontes Gonçalves ◽  
Mara Lúcia Agostini Valle ◽  
Thiago de Paula Protásio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Composite Production ◽  
Recycled Low Density Polyethylene

The use of recycled low‐density polyethylene films from protective prepreg for the development of nanocomposites with bentonite clay

2021 ◽  
pp. 50559
Author(s):  
Pamela Rodrigues Passos Severino ◽  
Natália Ferreira Braga ◽  
Guilherme Ferreira Morgado ◽  
Juliano Marini ◽  
Orestes Ferro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bentonite Clay ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Polyethylene Films ◽  
Recycled Low Density Polyethylene

scholarly journals Properties of Low-Cost WPCs Made from Alien Invasive Trees and rLDPE for Interior Use in Social Housing

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 2436
Author(s):  
Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed ◽  
Martina Meincken
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Social Housing ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Invasive Trees ◽  
Recycled Low Density Polyethylene

Low-cost wood–plastic composites (WPCs) were developed from invasive trees and recycled low-density polyethylene. The aim was to produce affordable building materials for low-cost social housing in South Africa. Both raw materials are regarded as waste materials, and the subsequent product development adds value to the resources, while simultaneously reducing the waste stream. The production costs were minimised by utilising the entire biomass of Acacia saligna salvaged from clearing operations without any prior processing, and low-grade recycled low-density polyethylene to make WPCs without any additives. Different biomass/plastic ratios, particle sizes, and press settings were evaluated to determine the optimum processing parameters to obtain WPCs with adequate properties. The water absorption, dimensional stability, modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity, tensile strength, and tensile moduli were improved at longer press times and higher temperatures for all blending ratios. This has been attributed to the crystallisation of the lignocellulose and thermally induced cross-linking in the polyethylene. An increased biomass ratio and particle size were positively correlated with water absorption and thickness swelling and inversely related with MOR, tensile strength, and density due to an incomplete encapsulation of the biomass by the plastic matrix. This study demonstrates the feasibility of utilising low-grade recycled polyethylene and the whole-tree biomass of A. saligna, without the need for pre-processing and the addition of expensive modifiers, to produce WPCs with properties that satisfy the minimum requirements for interior cladding or ceiling material.

Effect of fillers on mechanical properties of recycled low density polyethylene composites under weathered condition

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 44-49
Author(s):  
Ibiyemi A. Idowu ◽  
Olutosin O. Ilori
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Filler Loading ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Hardness Property ◽  
Recycled Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Polyethylene Composites

The study examined the effect of fillers on the mechanical properties of the recycled low density polyethylene composites under weathered condition with a view of managing the generation and disposal of plastic wastes. Discarded pure water sachets and fillers (glass and talc) were sourced and recycled. Recycled low density polyethylene (RLDPE) and preparation of RLDPE/glass, RLDPE/talc and RLDPE/glass/talc composites were carried out using a furnace at compositions of 0 – 40% in steps of 10% by weight. The mixtures were poured into hand-laid mould. The samples produced were exposed to sunlight for eight (8) weeks and their mechanical properties were studied. The results of mechanical tests revealed that tensile strength decreased with increasing filler loading while impact strength and hardness property increased marginally and considerably with increasing filler loading for all the composites respectively. The study concluded that glass and talc were able to reinforce recycled low density polyethylene under weathered condition. Keywords: Recycled Low Density Polyethylene (RLDPE); Fillers; Glass, Talc; Weathering condition; Sunlight; and Mechanical properties; Tensile strength, Impact and hardness

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