Silica derived from variety of sources and its functionalized forms as an antiblock additive in polypropylene

2021 ◽  
pp. 089270572110571
Author(s):  
Omair Malik ◽  
Tina Joshi ◽  
Vishal Goel ◽  
Gurpreet Singh Kapur ◽  
Leena Nebhani
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Morphological Analysis ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
Melt Flow Index ◽  
Polymeric Films ◽  
Flow Index ◽  
Yellowness Index ◽  
Transparent Films ◽  
Ash Disposal

Silica derived from variety of sources and its functionalized form has been studied as an antiblock additive in polypropylene (PP). Commonly inorganic antiblock additives are added to PP films to reduce the blocking and facilitate separation of polymeric films. However, such types of additives can cause a reduction of clarity in transparent films. In the present work, comparative analysis of silica obtained from various sources specifically from rice husk ash and its further functionalization/modifications using n-octyltriethoxysilane has been performed. Since silica synthesized via rice husk ash was obtained from waste (rice husk ash), this further solves the problem of ash disposal. The functionalized silica has been characterized using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The morphological analysis and particle shape and size has been characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The melt flow index (MFI), yellowness index and other mechanical characterizations including tensile and impact strength was performed for 30–40 µm thick tubular quenched polypropylene (TQPP) films. These films were evaluated to have high transmittance (above 93%), high clarity (above 98%) and very low haze (less than 2%) indicating the high transparency and improved optical properties. The blocking force and optical properties are quite similar for TQPP film containing silica synthesized from rice husk ash and commercial grade silica and hence, proving silica synthesized from rice husk ash to be an effective substitute for commercial silica in TQPP films.

Comparison of Melt Flow and Mechanical Properties of Rice Husk and Kenaf Hybrid Composites

2013 ◽  
Vol 701 ◽  
pp. 42-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abd Aziz Noor Zuhaira ◽  
Rahmah Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Melt Flow Index ◽  
Silica Content ◽  
Flow Index ◽  
Melt Flow

This research is to identify the difference in melt flow and mechanical properties in hybrid composites between kenaf and rice husk that each of the filler was compounded with composite material of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and high density polyethylene (HDPE) in different loading amount. Different filler loading up to 30 parts of kenaf fibers and rice husk particulate were mixed with the fixed 30% amount of CaCO3. Compounded hybrid composite were prepared and tested for melt flow index, tensile and impact strength. Addition of both fillers had decreased melt flow index (MFI). MFI of rice husk/CaCO3 was higher than kenaf/CaCO3 in HDPE composites. Tensile strength, elongation at break and impact properties of both hybrid composites had decreased with increasing filler content. Tensile strength of kenaf/CaCO3 was higher than rice husk/CaCO3 due to intrinsic fiber structure of kenaf which has some reinforcing effect compared to rice husk. While, impact strength of rice husk/CaCO3 was improved with addition of filler but drastically decrease as the rice husk content were increased up to 30% due to high silica content in rice husk. The Youngs Modulus was increased with addition of natural fibers in CaCO3/HDPE composite.

scholarly journals Effect of MnO2 doped on physical, structure and optical properties of zinc silicate glasses from waste rice husk ash

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 955-961 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Jabbar Abed Al-Nidawi ◽  
Khamirul Amin Matori ◽  
Azmi Zakaria ◽  
Mohd Hafiz Mohd Zaid
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
Physical Structure ◽  
Silicate Glasses ◽  
Zinc Silicate

Effects of Calcium Carbonate on Melt Flow and Mechanical Properties of Rice Husk/HDPE and Kenaf/HDPE Hybrid Composites

2013 ◽  
Vol 795 ◽  
pp. 286-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abd Aziz Noor Zuhaira ◽  
Mohamed Rahmah
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Calcium Carbonate ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Hybrid Composite ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Melt Flow Index ◽  
Flow Index ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Melt Flow

In this research, calcium carbonate (CaCO3) was compounded with rice husk/high density polyethylene (HDPE) and kenaf/HDPE composite at different filler loadings to produce hybrid composites. Melt flow index (MFI) and mechanical properties of hybrid composite was investigated. From the test results, the addition of CaCO3 filler had decreased melt flow index (MFI) on both composites. In terms of mechanical properties, tensile strength, elongation at break and impact strength decreased, whereas Youngs Modulus increased with the increase of CaCO3 in both kenaf/HDPE and rice husk/HDPE composites. Impact strength of unfilled rice husk/HDPE composite was lower than unfilled kenaf/HDPE composite, however impact strength of CaCO3/rice husk/HDPE hybrid composite were found to have slightly higher than CaCO3/kenaf/HDPE hybrid composite with addition of 10% and 20% of CaCO3.

scholarly journals Pigmentation and Degradative Activity of TiO2 on Polyethylene Films Using Masterbatches Fabricated Using Variable-Frequency Ultrasound-Assisted Melt-Extrusion

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 3855
Author(s):  
Christian J. Cabello-Alvarado ◽  
Zoe V. Quiñones-Jurado ◽  
Víctor J. Cruz-Delgado ◽  
Carlos A. Avila-Orta
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Stability ◽  
Contrast Ratio ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Melt Flow Index ◽  
Flow Index ◽  
Melt Flow ◽  
Melt Extrusion ◽  
Yellowness Index ◽  
Tio2 Particles ◽  
Ultrasound Assisted

Ultrasound-assisted melt-extrusion method (USME) is a high-quality process used to produce polymeric compounds with an adequate homogeneous dispersion. This study evaluates white-color films of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) prepared using TiO2 masterbatch obtained by ultrasound-assisted melt-extrusion at variable frequencies (USME-VF). LLDPE with three different melt-flow indices (2, 20 and 50 g/10 min) were used as the polymer matrix. The films were obtained from the dilution of masterbatches of LLDPE (melt-flow index = 2) at a concentration of 7 wt% TiO2. The morphology, pigmentation, TiO2 reactivity, and the mechanical stability of the films were assessed. The masterbatch compounds were evaluated by melt-flow index (MFI) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The contrast ratio, yellowness index and mechanical properties of films were also measured. The properties of whiteness and elongation at break improved in the films prepared using masterbatches with higher dispersion. Though the reactivity of the TiO2 particles increased during accelerated aging, it did not affect the elongation to rupture. The yellowness index was moderately affected in films that included TiO2 particles processed using USME-VF.

scholarly journals A Study on Optical Properties of Zinc Silicate Glass-Ceramics as a Host for Green Phosphor

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (14) ◽  
pp. 4938
Author(s):  
Siti Aisyah Abdul Wahab ◽  
Khamirul Amin Matori ◽  
Mohd Hafiz Mohd Zaid ◽  
Mohd Mustafa Awang Kechik ◽  
Sidek Hj Ab Aziz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Silicate Glass ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
Glass Ceramics ◽  
Linear Shrinkage ◽  
Zinc Silicate ◽  
Crystal Formation ◽  
Absorption Bands ◽  
White Rice

For the very first time, a study on the crystallization growth of zinc silicate glass and glass-ceramics was done, in which white rice husk ash (WRHA) was used as the silicon source. In this study, zinc silicate glass was fabricated by using melt–quenching methods based on the composition (ZnO)0.55(WRHA)0.45, where zinc oxide (ZnO) and white rice husk ash were used as the raw materials. The control crystallization technique was used in which the sample was sintered at 700–950 °C; then, the physical, structural, and optical properties of the glass and glass-ceramics were investigated by using a densitometer, linear shrinkage, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared radiation (FTIR), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL). The density and linear shrinkage increased as the crystallinity increased and the XRD results showed the progression of the crystal formation, in which the sample was still in an amorphous state at 27 °C and 700 °C; the crystalline phase started at 750 °C. Based on the FTIR spectra, all samples showed sharpened absorption bands as the sintering temperature was increased, and the FESEM image showed the progression of crystal growth, indicating the formation of zinc silicate glass-ceramics. Lastly, the PL spectra emitted three emission peaks, at 529, 570, and 682 nm for the green, yellow, and red emission, respectively.

Investigations of Physical and Optical Properties on Glass from Rice Husk Ash Doped with MnO2

2013 ◽  
Vol 770 ◽  
pp. 14-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Smit Insiripong ◽  
Nattapon Srisittipokakun ◽  
Keerati Kirdsiri ◽  
Jakrapong Kaewkhao
Keyword(s):  
Refractive Index ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Glass Sample ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Glass Production ◽  
Silica Source ◽  
Doped Glasses ◽  
Mn Doped

In this research work, physical and optical properties on glass prepared from rice husk ash (RHA) doped with MnO2 glasses were in investigated. RHA was sintered at 1,000 °C and use as a silica source for glass production. The glass sample were prepared and doped with different concentrations of MnO2 ranging from 0.0 to 1.0 mol%. The results are shown that the colors of glass samples were altered from colorless to brown with increasing of MnO2 concentration. Refractive index and density were increased with increasing MnO2 concentration. The absorption peaks at 440 nm were obtained for all Mn doped glasses.

scholarly journals Effect of ZnO on the phase transformation and optical properties of silicate glass frits using rice husk ash as a SiO2 source

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 11013-11021
Author(s):  
Siti Aisyah Abdul Wahab ◽  
Khamirul Amin Matori ◽  
Sidek Hj Ab Aziz ◽  
Mohd Hafiz Mohd Zaid ◽  
Mohd Mustafa Awang Kechik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transformation ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Silicate Glass ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Rice Husk Ash

Effect of Lead Oxide on Glass Properties Produced from Rice Husk Fly Ash

2012 ◽  
Vol 506 ◽  
pp. 563-566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Ruangtaweep ◽  
Jakrapong Kaewkhao ◽  
N. Srisittipokakun ◽  
Pichet Limsuwan
Keyword(s):  
Refractive Index ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Lead Oxide ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
Glass Production ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Melt Quenching ◽  
Glass Properties

In this work, the glass samples were prepared from the rice husk ash (RHA) with different PbO concentrations by melt-quenching technique. The effect of PbO on the physical and optical properties of the glasses from RHA have been studied. The results showed that the refractive index and density increased with increasing PbO concentration. The absorption spectra of all samples showed the cut-off wavelength approximately at 360 nm. For comparison, similar properties of SiO2 glass doped with different PbO concentrations were also studied. It was found that the RHA is possible to be used as a raw material in the glass production.

Characterization of Bisphenol a Poly(Carbonate) after Multiple Processing Cycles

2010 ◽  
Vol 146-147 ◽  
pp. 713-719
Author(s):  
Xia Gao ◽  
Qin Yong Mi ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
Zhao Hui Wang ◽  
Tong Na Mu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Bisphenol A ◽  
Melt Flow Index ◽  
Flow Index ◽  
Processing Conditions ◽  
Screw Extruder ◽  
Twin Screw ◽  
Multiple Processing ◽  
Poly Carbonate

Bisphenol A poly(carbonate) (PC) pellets used for production of 5 gallon drink water bottles were reprocessed in a twin-screw extruder for three processing cycles which simulated to those of PC bottle processing conditions. The reprocessed PC pellets were characterized by its mechanical, rheological, thermal, and optical properties. It was found that the mechanical properties of the reprocessed PC samples are slightly decreased after reprocessed. Whereas no further change was observed for the rheological and thermal properties and molecule weight of the PC samples after the second reprocessing cycles. Moreover, the melt flow index, color, and optical properties changed obviously after two reprocessing cycles.

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