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.

EFFECTS OF SURFACE TREATMENTS AND SILICA SIZE ON MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF SILICA-REINFORCED ELASTOMERIC COMPOSITES

2014 ◽  
Vol 87 (2) ◽  
pp. 264-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang-Ryeoul Ryu ◽  
Jun-Man Lee ◽  
Dong-Joo Lee
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Filler Particle ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Surface Treatments ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Filler Particle Size ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Flame Plasma ◽  
Elastomeric Composites

ABSTRACT The effect of surface treatments with atmospheric pressure flame plasma (APFP) and epoxy silane (ES) was studied experimentally to improve the mechanical properties of silica- (volume 40% and mean diameters of 2.2, 12.4, 26.6, and 110 μm) reinforced elastomeric composites. The tensile strength (TS) of the composites increased significantly with decreasing mean diameter. When the diameter was 2.2 μm, the TS of the composite was approximately 1.4 times higher than that of the matrix (2.52 MPa). In addition, the TS of the silica-reinforced composites treated with APFP and ES was increased by 8.8 to 13.3% and 9.9 to 12.5%, respectively, compared with that of the matrix. A larger particle size generally resulted in better surface treatment effects. When the diameter was 26.6 μm, the tensile modulus (TM) of the composite was increased approximately twofold compared with the matrix (0.88 MPa), and the TM of the silica-reinforced composites treated with APFP and ES was increased by 15.6 to 22.8% and 21.1 to 25.8%, respectively, compared with the matrix. Therefore, the importance of surface treatments increases with increasing filler particle size. A conventional silane-coupling agent treatment has few disadvantages, such as the use of organic solvents. Nevertheless, the APFP treatment is a fast, economic, and eco-friendly method for improving the mechanical properties.

Morphology of High-Performance Rigid-Rod Polymer Fibers and Molecular Composites

1989 ◽  
Vol 47 ◽  
pp. 338-339
Author(s):  
W.W. Adams ◽  
S. J. Krause
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Liquid Crystalline ◽  
Molecular Level ◽  
Synergistic Effects ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Commercial Development ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Molecular Composites ◽  
Rigid Rod

Rigid-rod polymers such as PBO, poly(paraphenylene benzobisoxazole), Figure 1a, are now in commercial development for use as high-performance fibers and for reinforcement at the molecular level in molecular composites. Spinning of liquid crystalline polyphosphoric acid solutions of PBO, followed by washing, drying, and tension heat treatment produces fibers which have the following properties: density of 1.59 g/cm3; tensile strength of 820 kpsi; tensile modulus of 52 Mpsi; compressive strength of 50 kpsi; they are electrically insulating; they do not absorb moisture; and they are insensitive to radiation, including ultraviolet. Since the chain modulus of PBO is estimated to be 730 GPa, the high stiffness also affords the opportunity to reinforce a flexible coil polymer at the molecular level, in analogy to a chopped fiber reinforced composite. The objectives of the molecular composite concept are to eliminate the thermal expansion coefficient mismatch between the fiber and the matrix, as occurs in conventional composites, to eliminate the interface between the fiber and the matrix, and, hopefully, to obtain synergistic effects from the exceptional stiffness of the rigid-rod molecule. These expectations have been confirmed in the case of blending rigid-rod PBZT, poly(paraphenylene benzobisthiazole), Figure 1b, with stiff-chain ABPBI, poly 2,5(6) benzimidazole, Fig. 1c A film with 30% PBZT/70% ABPBI had tensile strength 190 kpsi and tensile modulus of 13 Mpsi when solution spun from a 3% methane sulfonic acid solution into a film. The modulus, as predicted by rule of mixtures, for a film with this composition and with planar isotropic orientation, should be 16 Mpsi. The experimental value is 80% of the theoretical value indicating that the concept of a molecular composite is valid.

scholarly journals Improving the mechanical properties of polypropylene composites with coconut shell particles

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 263498332110074
Author(s):  
Henry C Obasi ◽  
Uchechi C Mark ◽  
Udochukwu Mark
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Filler Particle ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Coconut Shell ◽  
Polypropylene Composites ◽  
Increase With Increase ◽  
Pp Composites ◽  
Shell Particles

Conventional inorganic fillers are widely used as fillers for polymer-based composites. Though, their processing difficulties and cost have demanded the quest for credible alternatives of organic origin like coconut shell fillers. Dried shells of coconut were burnt, ground, and sifted to sizes of 63, 150, 300, and 425 µm. The ground coconut shell particles (CSP) were used as a filler to prepare polypropylene (PP) composites at filler contents of 0% to 40% via injection melt blending process to produce PP composite sheets. The effect of the filler particle size on the mechanical properties was investigated. The decrease in the size of filler (CSP) was found to improve the yield strength, tensile strength, tensile modulus, flexural strength, flexural modulus, and hardness of PP by 8.5 MPa, 15.75 MPa, 1.72 GPa, 7.5 MPa, 100 MPa, and 10.5 HR for 63 µm at 40%, respectively. However, the elongation at break and modulus of resilience of the PP composites were seen to increase with increase in the filler size. Scanning electron microscope analysis showed that fillers with 63 µm particle size had the best distribution and interaction with the PP matrix resulting in enhanced properties.

The Influence of Inorganic Filler Particle Size on Composite Ion-Exchange Membranes for Desalination

2011 ◽  
Vol 115 (31) ◽  
pp. 15124-15132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chalida Klaysom ◽  
Seung-Hyeon Moon ◽  
Bradley P. Ladewig ◽  
G. Q. Max Lu ◽  
Lianzhou Wang
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Ion Exchange ◽  
Filler Particle ◽  
Inorganic Filler ◽  
Ion Exchange Membranes ◽  
Filler Particle Size

scholarly journals Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of In Situ Cemented Paste Backfill Containing Coal Gangue and Fly Ash

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Xinguo Zhang ◽  
Shichuan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Friction Angle ◽  
Coal Gangue ◽  
Cemented Paste Backfill ◽  
Paste Backfill

Cemented paste backfill containing coal gangue and fly ash (CGFACPB) is an emerging backfill technique for coal mines that allows environmentally hazardous coal gangue and fly ash to be reused in the underground goaf. Meanwhile, CGFACPB can provide an efficient ground support and reduce the surface subsidence. Due to the difference of consolidation environment between the laboratory and the field, the mechanical properties of the cemented paste backfill vary significantly. In this paper, the core specimens were collected from an underground coal mine where the CGFACPB was used for coal mining, and the mechanical properties of the collected specimens were investigated. The cores were obtained from the underground coal mine, and then the standard cylinders or discs were prepared in laboratory. The uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), Young’s modulus, and Poisson’s ratio were determined by the compression tests, and the tensile strength was achieved by the Brazilian test. Then the internal friction angle and cohesion were calculated using the improved Mohr–Coulomb strength criterion. The results showed the development of UCS can be divided into four stages, and the final long-term stable value was about 5.1 MPa. The development of Young’s modulus had similar trend. Young’s modulus had a range from 550 MPa to 750 MPa and the mean value of 675 MPa. Poisson’s ratio gradually increased with the underground curing duration and eventually approached the stable value of 0.18. The failure type of compression samples was mainly single-sided shear failure. The development of tensile strength can be divided into two stages, and the stable value of the tensile strength was about 1.05 MPa. The development of cohesion can be divided into four stages, and the stable value was about 1.75 MPa. The stable value of the internal friction angle was about 25°. This study can provide significant references for not only the long-term stability evaluation of CGFACPB in the field but also the design of optimal recipe of the cemented paste backfill (CPB).

Development of High Performance Concrete Containing Admixture in Nuclear Power Plants

2013 ◽  
Vol 357-360 ◽  
pp. 1062-1065 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeong Eun Kim ◽  
Wan Shin Park ◽  
Song Hui Yun ◽  
Do Gyeum Kim ◽  
Jea Myoung Noh
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Blast Furnace ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Silica Fume ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Splitting Tensile Strength ◽  
Furnace Slag

This paper presents the results of an experimental study on the compressive strength, splitting tensile strength and modulus of elasticity characteristics of high performance concrete. These tests were carried out to evaluate the mechanical properties of HPC for up to 7 and 28 days. Mixtures were prepared with water to binder ratio of 0.40. Two mixtures were containing fly ash at 25%, silica fume at 5% cement replacement, respectively. Another mixture was contains blast furnace slag and fly ash at 25%. Three standard 100¥a200 cylinder specimens were prepared. HPC showed improvement in the compressive strength and splitting tensile strength when ordinary Portland cement was replaced with silica fume. Compare with specimens FA25 and BS25FA25, specimen SF5 showed much more modulus of elasticity. It shows that the use of the blast furnace slag of 25% and fly ash of 25% cement replacement has caused a small increase in compressive strength and splitting tensile strength and modulus of elasticity compared to the only use of fly ash of 25% at 28days. The results indicated that the use of blast furnace slag or silica fume provided the good performance compare to fly ash when the mechanical properties of the high performance concretes were taken into account.

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