scholarly journals Recycled tyre rubber-thermoplastic composites through interface optimisation

RSC Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (47) ◽  
pp. 29263-29270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yonghui Zhou ◽  
Mizi Fan
Keyword(s):  
Coupling Agent ◽  
Interfacial Adhesion ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Chemical Interactions

Chemical interactions between a coupling agent and raw materials benefited the improvement of compatibility, homogeneity and interfacial adhesion of a rubber–PE composite.

Influence of coupling agent on post-consumption polypropylene composites reinforced with malt bagasse fibers

2021 ◽  
pp. 002199832110370
Author(s):  
Daniela Stefani ◽  
Marcos Aurélio Dahlem Júnior ◽  
Edson Luiz Francisquetti ◽  
Fernando da Silva dos Reis ◽  
Cleide Borsoi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coupling Agent ◽  
Interfacial Adhesion ◽  
Morphological Analysis ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Second Step ◽  
Mechanical Resistance ◽  
Brewing Industry ◽  
Polypropylene Composites ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Reinforcing Filler

The aim of this work was to evaluate the influence of the use of coupling agent (CA) on the properties of thermoplastic composites produced from post-consumer polypropylene (rPP) and malt bagasse fibers (MB) of brewing industry. The CA used was maleic anhydride graft polypropylene copolymer (MAgPP). The study was carried out in two stages: in first step the best concentration of MB fibers was verified, where was varied the fiber contents between 0, 10, 20 and 30% (w/w); in the second step, the best MB concentration evaluated was used with different CA concentrations (0, 1, 3, 5 and 7% w/w). Of the three MB concentrations evaluated as reinforcing filler, the sample with a 30% (w/w) ratio presented 44% lower deformation than the others, presenting better mechanical resistance, although it also presented the highest water absorption. Thus, the 30% MB fiber content was chosen for two step, where the results showed that the PP/MB-30 composite treated with 3% (w/w) CA had a modulus of elasticity 10.3% higher than the same composite without CA, corroborating with the morphological analysis, which indicated better interfacial adhesion between composite components when CA was used. The PP/MB-30 composite treated with 1% (w/w) CA showed the highest thermal stability among all samples.

scholarly journals Thermoplastic Pultrusion: A Review

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 180
Author(s):  
Kirill Minchenkov ◽  
Alexander Vedernikov ◽  
Alexander Safonov ◽  
Iskander Akhatov
Keyword(s):  
Composite Structures ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Transportation Industry ◽  
Architectural Engineering ◽  
Simulation Techniques ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
The Many ◽  
Lower Production

Pultrusion is one of the most efficient methods of producing polymer composite structures with a constant cross-section. Pultruded profiles are widely used in bridge construction, transportation industry, energy sector, and civil and architectural engineering. However, in spite of the many advantages thermoplastic composites have over the thermoset ones, the thermoplastic pultrusion market demonstrates significantly lower production volumes as compared to those of the thermoset one. Examining the thermoplastic pultrusion processes, raw materials, mechanical properties of thermoplastic composites, process simulation techniques, patents, and applications of thermoplastic pultrusion, this overview aims to analyze the existing gap between thermoset and thermoplastic pultrusions in order to promote the development of the latter one. Therefore, observing thermoplastic pultrusion from a new perspective, we intend to identify current shortcomings and issues, and to propose future research and application directions.

scholarly journals Surface Modification of Carbon Fibers by Grafting PEEK-NH2 for Improving Interfacial Adhesion with Polyetheretherketone

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 778 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elwathig. Hassan ◽  
Tienah. Elagib ◽  
Hafeezullah Memon ◽  
Muhuo Yu ◽  
Shu Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Interfacial Adhesion ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Interlaminar Shear Strength ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Covalent Bonds ◽  
Interlaminar Shear

Due to the non-polar nature and low wettability of carbon fibers (CFs), the interfacial adhesion between CFs and the polyetheretherketone (PEEK) matrix is poor, and this has negative effects on the mechanical properties of CF/PEEK composites. In this work, we established a modification method to improve the interface between CFs and PEEK based chemical grafting of aminated polyetheretherketone (PEEK-NH2) on CFs to create an interfacial layer which has competency with the PEEK matrix. The changed chemical composition, surface morphology, surface energy, and interlaminar shear strength were investigated. After grafting, the interlaminar shear strength (ILSS) was improved by 33.4% due to the covalent bonds in the interface region, as well as having good compatibility between the interface modifier and PEEK. Finally, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) observation also confirmed that the properties of the modified CF/PEEK composites interface were enhanced. This work is, therefore, a beneficial approach towards enhancing the mechanical properties of thermoplastic composites by controlling the interface between CFs and the PEEK matrix.

scholarly journals Influence of Coupling Agent in Mechanical, Physical and Thermal Properties of Polypropylene/Bamboo Fiber Composites: Under Natural Outdoor Aging

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 929 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lety del Pilar Fajardo Cabrera de Lima ◽  
Ruth Marlene Campomanes Santana ◽  
Cristian David Chamorro Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Coupling Agent ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Bamboo Fiber ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Natural Ageing ◽  
Total Period ◽  
Natural Origin ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Internal Mixer ◽  
Synthetic Origin

Researches on thermoplastic composites using natural fiber as reinforcement are increasing, but studies of durability over time are scarce. In this sense the objective of this study is to evaluate changes in the properties of polypropylene/bamboo fiber (PP/BF) composite and the influence of the use of coupling agent (CA) in these composites after natural ageing. The PP/BF (70/30 wt) composites and 3% wt CA (citric acid from natural origin and maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene from petrochemical origin) were prepared by using an internal mixer chamber and then injection-molded. The samples were exposed to natural weathering for a total period of 12 months and characterized before and after exposure. All exposed composites experienced a decrease in their properties, however, the use of CA promoted more stability; in mechanical properties, the composites with CA showed lower loss about 23% in Young′s modulus, 18% in tensile stress at break, and 6% in impact strength. This behavior was similar in thermal and physical properties, the result for the CA of natural origin being similar to that of synthetic origin. These results indicate that the use of a CA may promote higher interaction between the fiber and the polymer. In addition, the CAs of organic origin and synthetic origin exhibited similar responses to natural ageing.

scholarly journals Development, Performance, and Microscopic Analysis of New Anchorage Agent with Heat Resistance, High Strength, and Full Length

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohu Liu ◽  
Zhishu Yao ◽  
Weipei Xue ◽  
Xiang Li
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Coupling Agent ◽  
Silane Coupling Agent ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Microscopic Analysis ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Full Length ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Silane Coupling ◽  
Different Temperatures

To solve the difficult problems of failure of pretensioned bolt supports under high ground pressure and temperature, a new kind of anchorage agent with excellent performance is developed. First, the selection and compounding of raw materials were conducted. The new anchorage agent was obtained by modifying the PET resin by mixing with a phenolic epoxy vinyl ester resin (FX-470 resin) and adding a KH-570 silane coupling agent. Then, the viscosity, thermal stability, compressive strength under different temperatures, and anchorage capacity of the new anchorage agent were tested. Moreover, the best proportion ratio of anchorage agent by mixing resin : coarse stone powder : fine stone powder : accelerator : curing agent : KH-570 = 100 : 275 : 275 : 1 : 32.5 : 1 is obtained. The test results showed that, with the addition of a KH-570 silane coupling agent, the viscosity decreased significantly, thereby solving the difficult technical problems of pretensioned bolt supports in full-length anchorage support. Compared with the conventional anchorage agent, the compressive strength of the new anchorage agent increased by 20.4, 82.5, 118.2, and 237.5% at 10, 50, 80, and 110°C, respectively, and the anchorage capacity increased by 4.7, 8.7, 40.2, and 62.9% at 30, 50, 80, and 110°C, respectively. Finally, the enhancement in compressive strength and heat-resistant mechanism are revealed through microanalysis.

Mechanical and dynamic mechanical properties of polystyrene composites reinforced with cellulose fibers

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (9) ◽  
pp. 1242-1254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matheus Poletto ◽  
Ademir J Zattera
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Coupling Agent ◽  
Interfacial Adhesion ◽  
Cellulose Fiber ◽  
Cellulose Fibers ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical Properties ◽  
Filler Loading ◽  
Fixed Amount ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical ◽  
Damping Peak

The mechanical and dynamic mechanical properties of cellulose fibers-reinforced polystyrene composites were investigated as a function of cellulose fiber content and coupling agent effect. The composites were prepared using a corotating twin-screw extruder and after injection molding. Three levels of filler loading (10, 20, and 30 wt%) and a fixed amount of coupling agent (2 wt%) were used. The results showed that a cellulose fiber loading of more than 20 wt% caused decrease in the mechanical properties. The addition of coupling agent substantially improves the mechanical and dynamic mechanical properties. The use of coupling agent improved the storage modulus and reduced the damping peak values of the composites due to the improved interfacial adhesion. The height of the damping peak was found to be dependent on the content of cellulose fiber and the interfacial adhesion between fiber and matrix. The adhesion factor values confirm that the better adhesion occurs when coupling agent is used.

scholarly journals Effects of Coupling Agent and Thermoplastic on the Interfacial Bond Strength and the Mechanical Properties of Oriented Wood Strand–Thermoplastic Composites

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 4260
Author(s):  
Ziling Shen ◽  
Zhi Ye ◽  
Kailin Li ◽  
Chusheng Qi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Bond Strength ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Coupling Agent ◽  
Modulus Of Rupture ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Interfacial Bond ◽  
Interfacial Bond Strength ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Mechanical And Physical Properties

Wood–plastic composites (WPC) with good mechanical and physical properties are desirable products for manufacturers and customers, and interfacial bond strength is one of the most critical factors affecting WPC performance. To verify that a higher interfacial bond strength between wood and thermoplastics improves WPC performance, wood veneer–thermoplastic composites (VPC) and oriented strand–thermoplastic composites (OSPC) were fabricated using hot pressing. The effects of the coupling agent (KH550 or MDI) and the thermoplastic (LDPE, HDPE, PP, or PVC) on the interfacial bond strength of VPC, and the mechanical and physical properties of OSPC, were investigated. The results showed that coupling agents KH550 and MDI improved the interfacial bond strength between wood and thermoplastics under dry conditions. MDI was better than KH550 at improving the interfacial bond strength and the mechanical properties of OSPC. Better interfacial bonding between plastic and wood improved the OSPC performance. The OSPC fabricated using PVC film as the thermoplastic and MDI as the coupling agent displayed the highest mechanical properties, with a modulus of rupture of 91.9 MPa, a modulus of elasticity of 10.9 GPa, and a thickness swelling of 2.4%. PVC and MDI are recommended to fabricate WPCs with desirable performance for general applications.

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