scholarly journals Recycling of a Biodegradable Polymer Blend

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 2297
Author(s):  
Francesco Paolo La Mantia ◽  
Luigi Botta ◽  
Maria Chiara Mistretta ◽  
Antonino Di Fiore ◽  
Vincenzo Titone
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Biodegradable Polymer ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Mechanical Recycling ◽  
Final Performance ◽  
Plastic Materials ◽  
Dry And Wet Conditions ◽  
Recycled Material

Mechanical recycling is one of the possible ways to enhance the value of postconsumer plastic materials. However, the final performance of the recycled material will strongly depend on the quality of the selection made on the recycled product and on the degradation of the properties. In this context, the present study examines the effect of reprocessing for five successive extrusion cycles on the rheological, mechanical and thermal properties of a poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT)-based blend on samples reprocessed in both dry and wet conditions. The results showed that when the sample was processed after drying, degradation of the material was less than when it was processed in wet conditions. However, the experimental results showed that the decrease of rheological and mechanical properties was not so dramatic, and therefore the material could be reused in both cases.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF MEHCANICAL RECYCLING ON THE MECHANICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES OF THERMOTROPIC LIQUID CRYSTALLINE POLYMER AND GLASS FIBER REINFORCED POLYPROPLYENE

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tianran Chen
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Injection Molding ◽  
Liquid Crystalline ◽  
Crystalline Polymer ◽  
Repeated Injection ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Mechanical Recycling ◽  
Glass Fiber Reinforced ◽  
The Impact

In this work, TLCP and GF reinforced PP have been recycled and TLCP/PP demonstrates superior recyclability over GF/PP due to the generation of fibrils during mold filling steps. The fiber shortening has a major impact on mechanical properties of GF/PP, which is induced by repeated injection molding and grinding. The thermal properties of TLCP/PP and GF/PP have been analyzed by DSC. The results show that injection molding and grinding does not impact the glass transition temperature, melting temperature and crystallinity of recycled composites.In continuation of this work, the influence of mechanical recycling on rheological, thermal stability and thermo-mechanical properties will be analyzed in order to gain full understanding about the impact of recycling on the various properties of TLCP and GF composites.

Coating of Liquid Wood Sheets

2017 ◽  
Vol 907 ◽  
pp. 134-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ovidiu Mocănița ◽  
Daniela Chicet ◽  
Marcelin Benchea ◽  
Bogdan Istrate ◽  
Corneliu Munteanu
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Elasticity Modulus ◽  
Polymer Materials ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Plastic Materials ◽  
Green Polymer ◽  
Natural Additives ◽  
Scanning Electron

Liquid wood is one of the newly discovered green polymer materials, being a biodegradable and recyclable thermoplastic, made from cellulose, lignin and natural additives, currently used in commerce as ARBOFIL, ARBOROM and ARBOBLEND. The applications of this material (aeronautics, automotive, construction, consumer goods etc.) are limited by two major drawbacks: higher weight compared to ordinary plastic materials and low melting point (≈ 175° C). In this work was studied the possibility of changing some mechanical and thermal properties of this material by applying superficial coatings. For this process were prepared specimens from two types of material: ARBOBLEND and ARBOFIL. The resulted samples were analyzed in terms of microstructural changes both longitudinally (in order to evaluate the quality of the deposited layer) and on cross section (in order to evaluate the changes produced at the interface substrate - coating). For this purpose were used the QUANTA 200 3D (FEI, Holland, 2009) scanning electron microscope and the X`PERT PROMD diffractometer (Panalitycal, Holland, 2009). Using the UMTR 2M-CTR Micro-tribometer were evaluated the elasticity modulus of the coatings through microindentation and its adhesion to the substrate through scratch method, applied both longitudinally and on cross section.

scholarly journals Development of PE/PCL Bilayer Films Modified with Casein and Aluminum Oxide

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 3090
Author(s):  
Anita Ptiček Siročić ◽  
Ana Rešček ◽  
Zvonimir Katančić ◽  
Zlata Hrnjak-Murgić
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Water Vapor ◽  
Aluminum Oxide ◽  
Water Vapor Permeability ◽  
Vapor Permeability ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Oxide Compound ◽  
Bilayer Films ◽  
Oxide Particles

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.

The influence of adding long basalt fiber on the mechanical and thermal properties of composites based on poly(oxymethylene)

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 435-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrycja Bazan ◽  
Stanisław Kuciel ◽  
Mariola Sądej
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Basalt Fiber ◽  
Charpy Impact ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Atr Spectroscopy

The work has evaluated the possibility of the potential reinforcing of poly(oxymethylene) (POM) by basalt fibers (BFs) and influence of BFs addition on thermal properties. Two types of composites were produced by injection molding. There were 20 and 40 wt% long BFs content with an average length of 1 mm. The samples were made without using a compatibilizer. In the experimental part, the basic mechanical properties (tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, strain at break, flexural modulus, flexural strength, and deflection at 3.5% strain) of composites based on POM were determined. Tensile properties were also evaluated at three temperatures −20°C, 20°C, and 80°C. The density and Charpy impact of the produced composites were also examined. The influence of water absorption on mechanical properties was investigated. Thermal properties were conducted by the differential scanning calorimetry, thermal gravimetric analysis, and fourier transform infrared (FTIR)-attenuation total reflection (ATR) spectroscopy analysis. In order to make reference to the effects of reinforcement and determine the structure characteristics, scanning electron microscopy images were taken. The addition of 20 and 40 wt% by weight of fibers increases the strength and the stiffness of such composites by more than 30–70% in the range scale of temperature. Manufactured composites show higher thermal and dimensional stability in relation to neat POM.

scholarly journals APPLICATION OF EARTH AND STRAW MIXTURES IN MODERN BUILDING

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (15) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Hegediš ◽  
Neđo Đurić ◽  
Arpad Čeh ◽  
Golub Karaman ◽  
Danilo Vunjak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Architectural Design ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Wooden Frame ◽  
Energy Consumption Reduction ◽  
Consumption Reduction ◽  
Modern Building

Building with earth is widespread and still mostly based on traditional experiences. Increasing demandsin energy consumption reduction during the construction and exploitation of buildings put more andmore in the focus the good features of houses built with earth.Testing of earth mixtures with othernatural materials showed that it can get even a quality of bricks, which indicates the lack of appropriatestandards for this type of construction.Testing are performed with mixes of earth and straw intended forrammed earth and adobe construction.This method of preparation and construction applies in alternate construction with straw bales and it isalso used in the construction of prefabricated panels with wooden frame filled with a mixture earth andstraw where it is possible to build prefabricated structures or as a filling of wall screens in skeletalstructural system of larger dimensions and number of floors.Laboratory tests have shown that the mechanical and thermal properties of this material fulfilled thehigh demands for the construction of modern buildings. Based on the presented results it can proceedthe development and testing of structural elements for that kind of building.Also, based on results, in the article the authors presented possibilities of architectural design ofvarious building possibilities of objects, as practical examples of prefabrication applied in somecountries.

scholarly journals Combustibles alternativos para motores de combustión interna obtenidos a partir de residuos plásticos

2019 ◽  
pp. 22-29
Author(s):  
José Manuel Riesco-Ávila ◽  
David Alejandro Rodríguez-Valderrama ◽  
Diana Marcela Pardo-Cely ◽  
Francisco Elizalde- Blancas
Keyword(s):  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Distillation Process ◽  
Pyrolysis Process ◽  
Mechanical Recycling ◽  
Heavy Hydrocarbons ◽  
Plastic Materials ◽  
Rapid Pyrolysis

Of the different methods for recycling plastic, pyrolysis offers the possibility to overcome the limitations of mechanical recycling, which requires large amounts of clean, separate and homogeneous plastic waste to ensure the quality of the final product. Pyrolysis is the chemical decomposition of plastic materials by thermal degradation in the absence of oxygen. The plastic waste is introduced into a chamber, where it is subjected to high temperatures, and the gases generated are condensed in order to obtain a distillate hydrocarbon. This paper presents the results obtained from the pyrolysis of plastic waste mixtures of polypropylene, high density polyethylene, and low density polyethylene. In a first stage, the plastic waste is subjected to a rapid pyrolysis process at temperatures of 440-450 °C, obtaining a mixture of heavy hydrocarbons. Subsequently, these hydrocarbons are subjected to a distillation process, first at a temperature of 180 °C, where a hydrocarbon with properties similar to those of gasoline is obtained, and then at a temperature of 360 °C, yielding a hydrocarbon with properties similar to those of diesel.

Influence of extrusion screw speed on the properties of halloysite nanotube impregnated polylactic acid nanocomposites

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chaitra Venkatesh ◽  
Yuanyuan Chen ◽  
Zhi Cao ◽  
Shane Brennan ◽  
Ian Major ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Lactic Acid ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Polymer Melt ◽  
Poly Lactic Acid ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Screw Speed ◽  
Halloysite Nanotube ◽  
The Past

Abstract Poly (lactic acid)/halloysite nanotube (PLA/HNT) nanocomposites have been studied extensively over the past few years owing to the interesting properties of the polymer, PLA, and the nanoclay, HNT, individually and as composites. In this paper, the influence of the screw speed during extrusion was investigated and was found to have a significant impact on the mechanical and thermal performance of the extruded PLA/HNT nanocomposites. To determine the effect of screw speed on PLA/HNT nanocomposites, 5 and 10 wt% of HNTs were blended into the PLA matrix through compounding at screw speeds of 40, 80, and 140 rpm. Virgin PLA was compounded for comparison. The resultant polymer melt was quench cooled onto a calendar system to produce composite films which were assessed for mechanical, thermal, chemical, and surface properties. Results illustrate that in comparison to 40 and 80 rpm, the virgin PLA when compounded at 140 rpm, indicated a significant increase in the mechanical properties. The PLA/HNT 5 wt% nanocomposite compounded at 140 rpm showed significant improvement in the dispersion of HNTs in the PLA matrix which in turn enhanced the mechanical and thermal properties. This can be attributed to the increased melt shear at higher screw speeds.

scholarly journals Performance of lightweight mortar reinforced with doum palm fiber

2020 ◽  
pp. 002199832097519
Author(s):  
Fatma Naiiri ◽  
Allègue Lamis ◽  
Salem Mehdi ◽  
Zitoune Redouane ◽  
Zidi Mondher
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Cement Mortar ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Palm Fiber ◽  
And Control

Natural fibers are increasingly used in composites because of their low cost and good mechanical properties. Cement reinforced with natural fibersis contemplates as a new generation of construction materials with superior mechanical and thermal performance. This study of three sizes’effect of Doum palm fiber explores the mortar’s behavior reinforced with different fiber ratio. The aim is to determine the optimal addition to improve mechanical and thermal properties of natural fiber reinforced cements. Physical, mechanical and thermal properties of composite are examined. Tensile properties of Doum fibers are verified to determine their potential as reinforced material. Findings prove that the use of alkali-treated Doum fiber as reinforcement in cement mortar composite leads to the upgrading of the mechanical properties including thermo-physical properties against composites reinforced with raw fibers and control cement mortars. While, the compression and flexural strength of the cement mortar reinforced with alkali-treated Doum fiber with diameter 0.3 mm (CT3) are metered to be 11.11 MPa, 5.22 MPa, respectively for fiber content 0.5%. Additionally, based on thermo-physical tests, it is assessed that the thermal conductivity and diffusivity decrease for cement mortar reinforced with Doum fiber with diameter 0.2 mm (CT2).

Mechanical and thermal properties of PP/compatibilized PP/acid treated SWNTs nanocomposites: Effect of different acid treatment times

e-Polymers ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Morteza Ghorbanzadeh Ahangari ◽  
Abdolhosein Fereidoon ◽  
Seyfolah Saedodin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Acid Treatment ◽  
Treatment Process ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Acid Mixture ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Thermal And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Maleated Polypropylene ◽  
Carboxylic Groups

AbstractIn the present work, the effect of different acid treatment times of singlewalled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) on the mechanical and thermal properties of polypropylene (PP)/maleated polypropylene (PP-g-MA) nanocomposites was investigated. The acid treatment process was based on a mixture of concentrated sulphuric and nitric acids. The SWNTs were treated with the acid mixture for 1, 3, and 6 h. FTIR, Raman spectroscopy and TEM revealed the values of carboxylic groups, graphitization and morphology of acid treated SWNTs, respectively. The thermal and mechanical properties and the morphology of nanocomposites were investigated by tensile tests, DMTA, DSC, and SEM.

Effect of Coal Structure on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Coal Filled Soy Protein Composites

2011 ◽  
Vol 236-238 ◽  
pp. 288-291
Author(s):  
Guang Heng Wang ◽  
An Ning Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Soy Protein ◽  
Water Resistance ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Surface Functional Group ◽  
Hydroxyl Groups ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Coal Rank ◽  
Coal Structure

Using different rank coals as filler, coal-soy protein isolate (SPI) composites were prepared by compression molding processing using glycerol as plasticizer. The structure of the coals used were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), ultimate analysis, and surface functional group analysis. The effects of coal structure on the mechanical properties, water resistance, and thermal properties were investigated. The results showed that, in different rank coals, the atomic ratio of oxygen to carbon, carboxylic acid groups, phenolic hydroxyl groups, lactone bonds, and aliphatic chains decreased with coal rank. The strength, water resistance, and glass transition temperature of coal-SPI composites decreased with coal rank. Lower ran coal filler with more reactive functional groups caused the composites strong but brittle. While, higher rank coals provide poor mechanical properties for the composites.

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