scholarly journals A Study of the Effect of TiO2, CaCO3 and Al2O3 on Mechanical Properties of LDPE Polymer Composites Fabricated by Injection Moulding Technique

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-164
Author(s):  
K R Dinesh ◽  
Gururaj Hatti

Due to their cost effectiveness, greater strength and ease of fabrication, polymer composites are noticeable candidate almost in all areas. However, when they are used in their original form they possess very low wear resistance and hardness. The present investigation gives information on mechanical properties of polymer matrix composites where LDPE (Low density polyethylene) is used as polymer matrix and TiO2, Al2O3 and CaCO3 are used as reinforcements. The samples were prepared according to ASTM standards by injection moulding machine with varying percentage of reinforcements in polymer matrix. Tests viz., tensile, flexural impact are carried out.

2013 ◽  
Vol 706-708 ◽  
pp. 95-98
Author(s):  
Mi Dan Li ◽  
Dong Mei Liu ◽  
Lu Lu Feng ◽  
Huan Niu ◽  
Yao Lu

Polymer matrix composites made from phenolic resin are filled with natural graphite powders. They are fabricated by compression molding technique. The density, electrical conductivity and flexural strength of composite are analyzed to determine the influences of mould pressure and mould pressing time on the physical, electrical and mechanical properties of composite. It is found that the density, electrical conductivity and flexural strength of composites increased with increasing mould pressure. Under pressure of 40 MPa for 60 min, the density, electrical conductivity and flexural strength of composites were 1.85 g/cm3, 4.35  103 S/cm and 70 MPa, respectively. The decreased gaps could be the main reason for the increasing of density, electrical conductivity and flexural strength as mould pressure increases. The results also show that the density of composites increased with increasing mould pressing time.


2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (15) ◽  
pp. 1011-1019 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Vigneshwaran ◽  
M Uthayakumar ◽  
V Arumugaprabu ◽  
R Deepak Joel Johnson

In recent decade, polymer matrix composites were extensively used in various engineering applications owing to their advanced properties over conventional materials and enhanced performance. This motivated the researchers to generate an extensive study and research work on polymer composites. In recent studies, the erosion properties of the polymer composite attract increasing attention among researchers. The potential enhancement in the erosion resistance property of filled composites tempted the researchers to find the feasibility of using various filler materials in polymer matrix for specific erosion resistance applications. However, only limited numbers of literature are available concerning the tribological performance of the filled composite. Hence in this study, an objective was set to review the various literature that explain the erosion characteristics of filled composites.


2009 ◽  
Vol 149 (39-40) ◽  
pp. 1693-1697 ◽  
Author(s):  
Urmimala Maitra ◽  
K. Eswar Prasad ◽  
U. Ramamurty ◽  
C.N.R. Rao

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