Plastics. Wood-plastic recycled composites (WPRC)

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Recycled Composites

PU composites based on different types of textile fibers

2021 ◽  
pp. 002199832110316
Author(s):  
Nuno Gama ◽  
B Godinho ◽  
Ana Barros-Timmons ◽  
Artur Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
High Water ◽  
Textile Fibers ◽  
Synthetic Fibers ◽  
Hydrophilic Nature ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Recycled Composites

In this study polyurethane (PU) residues were mixed with residues of textile fibers (cotton, wool and synthetic fibers up to 70 wt/wt) to produce 100% recycled composites. In addition, the effect of the type of fiber on the performance of the ensuing composites was evaluated. The presence of fibers showed similar effect on the density, reducing the density in the 5.5-9.0% range. In a similar manner, the addition of fillers decreased their thermal conductivity. The 70 wt/wt wool composite presented 38.1% lower thermal conductivity when compared to the neat matrix, a reduction that was similar for the other type of fibers. Moreover, the presence of fillers yields stiffer materials, especially in the case of the Wool based composites, which with 70 wt/wt of filler content increased the tensile modulus of the ensuing material 3.4 times. This was attributed to the aspect ratio and stiffness of this type of fiber. Finally, the high-water absorption and lower thermal stability observed, especially in the case of the natural fibers, was associated with the hydrophilic nature of fibers and porosity of composites. Overall, the results suggest that these textile-based composites are suitable for construction and automotive applications, with the advantage of being produced from 100% recycled raw-materials, without compromised performance.

scholarly journals Mechanical Properties of Compression Moulded Aggregate-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composite Scrap

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 299
Author(s):  
Julien Moothoo ◽  
Mahadev Bar ◽  
Pierre Ouagne
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Thermoplastic Composite ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Mechanical Recycling ◽  
Compression Moulding ◽  
Grain Sizes ◽  
Recycled Composites

Recycling of thermoplastic composites has drawn a considerable attention in the recent years. However, the main issue with recycled composites is their inferior mechanical properties compared to the virgin ones. In this present study, an alternative route to the traditional mechanical recycling technique of thermoplastic composites has been investigated with the view to increase mechanical properties of the recycled parts. In this regard, the glass/polypropylene laminate offcuts are cut in different grain sizes and processed in bulk form, using compression moulding. Further, the effect of different grain sizes (i.e., different lengths, widths and thicknesses) and other process-related parameters (such as mould coverage) on the tensile properties of recycled aggregate-reinforced composites have been investigated. The tensile properties of all composite samples are tested according to ISO 527-4 test method and the significance of test results is evaluated according to Student’s t-test and Fisher’s F-test respectively. It is observed that the tensile moduli of the recycled panels are close to the equivalent quasi-isotropic continuous fibre-reinforced reference laminate while there is a noteworthy difference in the strengths of the recycled composites. At this stage, the manufactured recycled composites show potential for stiffness-driven application.

Fly Ash Particle Reinforced AA6061 Composites Produced by Recycling of Aluminum Chips and Fly Ash Particles

2011 ◽  
Vol 324 ◽  
pp. 38-41
Author(s):  
Recep Vatansever ◽  
Harun Mindivan ◽  
E.S. Kayali
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Hot Extrusion ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Aluminum Powders ◽  
Aluminum Chips ◽  
Recycled Composites

In this work, the re-use of aluminum AA6061 chips and fly ash particles by solid-state processes (cryomilling, cold compaction and hot extrusion) is presented. The process was performed in following steps: comminuting of chips, cryomilling of comminuted chips, aluminum powders and fly ash particles, cold pressing-hot extrusion approach without sintering step. Comparative analysis of the recycled composites with fine and coarse granulated chips was focused on mechanical properties and correlated to microstructural features. The density and electrical conductivity of the recycled composites are lower than those of the unreinforced aluminum alloy due to the presence of fly ash particles. Regarding mechanical properties, the recycled composites with coarse granulated chips showed higher hardness and compressive strength than the recycled composites with fine granulated chips, but the compressive strength of the recycled composites with coarse granulated chips decreased with the increase of fly ash content.

scholarly journals LIFE CYCLE CO2 OF WOOD PLASTIC RECYCLED COMPOSITES

2011 ◽  
Vol 76 (659) ◽  
pp. 83-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuki FUCHIGAMI ◽  
Keisuke KOJIRO ◽  
Yuzo FURUTA
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Recycled Composites

scholarly journals An Investigation on the Feasibility of Fabricating Composites Using Outdated Waste Carbon Fibers and Easily Disposable Polyolefin Resins

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 2938
Author(s):  
Dong-Jun Kwon ◽  
Kang Rae Cho ◽  
Hyoung-Seock Seo
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
Aging Treatment ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Hot Press ◽  
Resin Impregnation ◽  
Recycled Composites ◽  
Effective Conditions ◽  
Silane Layer

Outdated-waste-carbon-fiber-reinforced olefin composites (oCFOCs) were fabricated with easily disposable polyolefin resins, polypropylene (PP), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and low-density polyethylene (LDPE), by compressive molding using a hot press. The flexural and impact strengths of the oCFOCs from each respective resin type and oCF content, ranging from 35 to 70 wt.%, were increased by the aging treatment (120 °C and 95% humidity under a pressure of 0.8 MPa) until an aging time of three days, due to improved resin impregnation. For the oCFOC with PP, the hydrogen bond between PP and developed C-O groups due to the aging treatment and the existing silane layer of oCF is considered to assist cohesion between the resin and oCF. In particular, PP and 45 wt.% oCF content were the most effective conditions for improving the oCFOCs’ mechanical properties, in addition to endowing the oCFOCs with good moldability and dimensional stability. Our results demonstrate that durable recycled composites can be manufactured using oCF and PP.

scholarly journals Effect of Filler Particle Size on the Recyclability of Fly Ash Filled HDPE Composites

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 2836
Author(s):  
Mohammed N. Alghamdi
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Filler Particle ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Filler Particle Size ◽  
Recycled Composites ◽  
Multiple Recycling

Fly ash polymer composites are innovative high-performance materials that reduce the environmental worries and disposal complications of heavy industry produced fly ash. This study developed and characterized such composites of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) matrices and found that the use of small (50–90 µm) particles of fly ash could give rise to the tensile modulus (~95%) and tensile strength (~7%) of their reinforced composites when compared to neat HDPE materials. While these results themselves convey a strong message of how fly ash can be effectively utilized, this was not the key aim of the current study. The study was extended to examine the effect of fly ash particle size on the recyclability of relevant HDPE composites. The extrusion-based multiple recycling of composites gave slightly lower mechanical properties, primarily due to filler/matrix delamination when large fly ash particles were used. Compared to freshly made fly ash-filled HDPE composites, although using small (50–90 µm) fly ash particles reduced the tensile modulus and tensile strength of recycled composites, the values were still far above those from neat HDPE materials. This novel insight directs the effective utilization of fly ash and provides long-term sustainable and economical solutions for their practical applicability.

Effect of recycling on polypropylene composites reinforced with glass fibres

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 707-723 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovanna Colucci ◽  
Hadrien Simon ◽  
Davide Roncato ◽  
Brunetto Martorana ◽  
Claudio Badini
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Interfaces ◽  
Mechanical Recycling ◽  
Polypropylene Composites ◽  
Glass Fibres ◽  
Structural Applications ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Vehicle Components ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Recycled Composites ◽  
Flexural Tests

The aim of the work was to investigate the effect of recycling on the mechanical behaviour of polypropylene composites reinforced with glass fibres (GFs), starting from a material already used in automotive for vehicle components, obtained by injection moulding. Formerly specimens of pristine composites were subjected to tensile and flexural tests, then the specimens were grinded, reprocessed and recycled only once. The recycled composites showed a slight decrease in the elastic modulus and tensile and flexural strength values. Morphological investigations, carried out by scanning electron microscopy and optical microscopy, were also performed to study the microstructure and the fibre–polymer interfaces, together with the GFs’ orientation and distribution within the polymeric matrix before and after the mechanical recycling. The results revealed that the mechanical recycling had no significant effect on the final microstructure and performance of the fully recycled composites, which can be still successfully used for structural applications in the automotive field.

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