scholarly journals A Method of Large-Scale Resource Utilization of Algae—Eutrophic Waste from Lake Chao, China: Preparation and Performance Optimization of Composite Packaging Materials

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (22) ◽  
pp. 6462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhao ◽  
Fang ◽  
Wu ◽  
Zhang ◽  
Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Resource Utilization ◽  
Performance Optimization ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Single Factor ◽  
Preparation Conditions ◽  
Lake Chao

In order to realize the resource utilization of bloom algae from Lake Chao, this study presents the use of fresh algae to improve the mechanical and biological properties of low-density polyethylene (LDPE). In this study, the algae and LDPE were used as raw materials, maleic anhydride grafted polyethylene (PE-g-MAH), polyethylene wax (PE-wax) and white oil, and glycerin were used as the compatibilizer, lubricant, and plasticizer, respectively. The single factor experiments were conducted with these three individual factors, and the response surface methodology technique was used to optimize the process conditions. In the single factor experiments, the mechanical properties of the composites increased with additions of PE-g-MAH, PE-wax/white oil, and glycerin. Both flexural strength and flexural modulus were maximized to optimize the preparation conditions. The optimum preparation conditions were found as follows: algae powder of 15.00 wt%, LDPE of 85.00 wt%, PE-g-MAH of 4.00 wt%, lubricant of 2.67 wt%, and glycerin of 3.00 wt%. This resulted in 11.60 MPa of tensile strength, 9.95 MPa of flexural strength, and 241.00 MPa of flexural modulus. The mechanical properties of composites were greatly improved compared with the absence of additives. In addition, compared with LDPE resin, the degradability of the composite was improved, and the weight loss rate was 7.73% after 6 months. The results recommended that the composites of the algae from Lake Chao and LDPE resin could be a useful material in the packaging field. Generally, the prepared composite particles can be used to produce foam products, packaging bags, or hard packing boxes with special shapes. It is more environmentally friendly, and more able to meet the challenges of sustainable development.

scholarly journals Comparison of Mechanical Properties of PMMA Disks for Digitally Designed Dentures

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1745
Author(s):  
Tamaki Hada ◽  
Manabu Kanazawa ◽  
Maiko Iwaki ◽  
Awutsadaporn Katheng ◽  
Shunsuke Minakuchi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Water Sorption ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Manufacturing Method ◽  
Heat Curing ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Cad Cam ◽  
Curing Method

In this study, the physical properties of a custom block manufactured using a self-polymerizing resin (Custom-block), the commercially available CAD/CAM PMMA disk (PMMA-disk), and a heat-polymerizing resin (Conventional PMMA) were evaluated via three different tests. The Custom-block was polymerized by pouring the self-polymerizing resin into a special tray, and Conventional PMMA was polymerized with a heat-curing method, according to the manufacturer’s recommended procedure. The specimens of each group were subjected to three-point bending, water sorption and solubility, and staining tests. The results showed that the materials met the requirements of the ISO standards in all tests, except for the staining tests. The highest flexural strength was exhibited by the PMMA-disk, followed by the Custom-block and the Conventional PMMA, and a significant difference was observed in the flexural strengths of all the materials (p < 0.001). The Custom-block showed a significantly higher flexural modulus and water solubility. The water sorption and discoloration of the Custom-block were significantly higher than those of the PMMA-disk, but not significantly different from those of the Conventional PMMA. In conclusion, the mechanical properties of the three materials differed depending on the manufacturing method, which considerably affected their flexural strength, flexural modulus, water sorption and solubility, and discoloration.

Mechanical properties and toughening mechanisms of epoxy/graphene nanocomposites

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahim Eqra ◽  
Kamal Janghorban ◽  
Habib Daneshmanesh
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Surface ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Graphene Nanosheets ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Toughening Mechanism ◽  
Graphene Nanocomposites

Abstract Because of extraordinary physical, chemical and mechanical properties, graphene nanosheets (GNS) are suitable fillers for optimizing the properties of different polymers. In this research, the effect of GNS content (up to 1 wt.%) on tensile and flexural properties, morphology of fracture surface, and toughening mechanism of epoxy were investigated. Results of mechanical tests showed a peak for tensile and flexural strength of samples with 0.1 wt.% GNS such that the tensile and flexural strength improved by 13% and 3.3%, respectively. The Young’s modulus and flexural modulus increased linearly with GNS content, although the behavior of the Young’s modulus was more remarkable. Morphological investigations confirmed this behavior because the GNS dispersion in the epoxy matrix was uniform at lower contents and agglomerated at higher contents. Finally, microscopical observation showed that the major toughening mechanism of graphene-epoxy nanocomposites was crack path deflection, which changed the mirror fracture surface of the pure epoxy to rough surface.

Prediction model for the mechanical properties of compacted poplar powder generated via hot-pressing

BioResources ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 4947-4962
Author(s):  
Jin Yan ◽  
Jianan Liu ◽  
Liqiang Zhang ◽  
Zhili Tan ◽  
Haoran Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Network Model ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
Neural Network Model ◽  
Hot Pressing ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Wood Powder ◽  
Single Factor ◽  
The Relationship

The influence of the process parameters on the mechanical properties of compact wood powder generated via hot-pressing was analyzed through a single-factor experiment. The mechanical properties exhibited a nonlinear trend relative to the process conditions of hot-pressed compact wood powder. The relationship models between the process parameters and the mechanical properties for the compact wood powder were established by applying a multiple regression analysis and neural network methods combined with data from an orthogonal array design. A comparison between experimental and predicted results was made to investigate the accuracy of the established models by applying several data groups among the single-factor experiments. The results showed that the accuracy of the neural network model in terms of predicting the mechanical properties was greater compared with the multiple regression model. This demonstrates that the established neural network model had a better prediction performance, and it can accurately map the relationship between the process conditions and the mechanical properties of the compact wood powder.

scholarly journals Preliminary Study on Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Multimaterials ABS/PC Parts: Effect of Printing Parameters

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-104
Author(s):  
Pui-Voon Yap ◽  
Ming-Yeng Chan ◽  
Seong-Chun Koay
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Young’S Modulus ◽  
Young's Modulus ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Nozzle Diameter ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Printing Parameters ◽  
Printing Speed

This research work highlights the mechanical properties of multi-material by fused deposition modelling (FDM). The specimens for tensile and flexural test have been printed using polycarbonate (PC) material at different combinations of printing parameters. The effects of varied printing speed, infill density and nozzle diameter on the mechanical properties of specimens have been investigated. Multi-material specimens were fabricated with acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) as the base material and PC as the reinforced material at the optimum printing parameter combination. The specimens were then subjected to mechanical testing to observe their tensile strength, Young’s modulus, percentage elongation, flexural strength and flexural modulus. The outcome of replacing half of ABS with PC to create a multi-material part has been examined. As demonstrated by the results, the optimum combination of printing parameters is 60 mm/s printing speed, 15% infill density and 0.8 mm nozzle diameter. The combination of ABS and PC materials as reinforcing material has improved the tensile strength (by 38.46%), Young’s modulus (by 23.40%), flexural strength (by 23.90%) and flexural modulus (by 37.33%) while reducing the ductility by 14.31% as compared to pure ABS. The results have been supported by data and graphs of the analysed specimens.

Use of Ash from the Incineration of Elephant Grass (Pennisetum purpureums shaum) into Clayey Ceramic

2012 ◽  
Vol 727-728 ◽  
pp. 993-998 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.M.F.D. Silva ◽  
L.S. Lovise ◽  
Sérgio Neves Monteiro ◽  
Carlos Maurício Fontes Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Linear Shrinkage ◽  
The Other ◽  
Industrial Processes ◽  
Elephant Grass ◽  
Calcium Compounds

Ashes generated in industrial processes are usually discarded and contribute to environmental pollution. Large scale incorporation into clayey ceramic products for civil construction, such as bricks and tiles, could be a permanent solution. Based on this rationale, this works has as its objective to characterize an ash waste from the incineration of elephant grass and to evaluate its incorporation into a clay to produce red ceramic. The waste was submitted to mineralogical and chemical characterization. Compositions were prepared with incorporation of the waste in amounts of up to 20 wt.% into the clay. Specimens were prepared by extrusion and fired in a laboratory furnace at 850°C. The physical and mechanical properties evaluated were: linear shrinkage, water absorption and flexural strength. The results showed that the waste is mainly composed of quartz and calcium compounds that sensibly reduce the linear shrinkage and does not change the other properties of the ceramic.

THE INFLUENCE OF SiC COATING PROCESS ON THE PROPERTIES OF C/C COMPOSITES

2007 ◽  
Vol 14 (04) ◽  
pp. 817-820
Author(s):  
MIN HUANG ◽  
KE-ZHI LI ◽  
HE-JUN LI ◽  
QIAN-GANG FU ◽  
GUO-DONG SUN
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Failure Mode ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Pack Cementation ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Carbon Composites ◽  
Coating Process ◽  
Three Point Bending ◽  
Coated Carbon

SiC coating for carbon/carbon composites was prepared by pack cementation method. The effects of coating process on the microstructure and the mechanical properties of C / C composites were analyzed by SEM and three-point bending test, respectively. As the infiltrated Si improved the interfaces bonding during the coating process, the flexural strength and flexural modulus of SiC -coated carbon/carbon composites were both increased by about 10% than the naked C / C composites. In addition, the mechanism of the change of failure mode of SiC coated C / C composites and naked C / C composites was addressed.

Study on Integrated Properties of PP Composites Filled with Rice Husks Powder

2011 ◽  
Vol 217-218 ◽  
pp. 347-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun Xia He ◽  
Jun Jun Liu ◽  
Pan Fang Xue ◽  
Hong Yan Gu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Volume Expansion ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Expansion Ratio ◽  
Rice Husks ◽  
Elongation Ratio ◽  
Pp Composites

The influence of the rice husks powder (RHP) content and its particle size distribution on the composite’s tensile strength, fracturing elongation ratio, flexural strength and flexural elastic modulus has been investigated. Respective water absorption and thermal properties of PP composites incorporated with different proportion of RHP have also been analyzed. The microstructure of fractured surfaces was further observed in scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results showed that the composites with RHP of 245 μm have higher mechanical properties. The tensile strength and fracturing elongation ratio decrease with the increase of RHP content, and reach peak values in 30% RHP content. Water absorption and volume expansion ratio of the composite increase with the increasing of RHP content. Flexural strength and flexural modulus decrease after water absorption. When PHR content is low, the RHP particles are well distributed and the interface of RHP and PP is smooth. When PHR content is higher, the RHP particles tend to agglomerate, leading to poorer interface and lower mechanical properties, the composite failed with brittle fracture.

scholarly journals Influence of a Repeated Preheating Procedure on Mechanical Properties of Three Resin Composites

2015 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
M D'Amario ◽  
F De Angelis ◽  
M Vadini ◽  
N Marchili ◽  
S Mummolo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Vickers Microhardness ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Bending Test ◽  
Resin Composites ◽  
Three Point Bending ◽  
Main Effect ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Marginal Means

SUMMARY The aim of this study was to assess the flexural strength, flexural elastic modulus and Vickers microhardness of three resin composites prepared at room temperature or cured after one or repeated preheating cycles to a temperature of 39°C. Three resin composites were evaluated: Enamel Plus HFO (Micerium), Opallis (FGM), and Ceram X Duo (Dentsply DeTrey). For each trial, one group of specimens of each material was fabricated under ambient laboratory conditions, whereas in the other groups, the composites were cured after 1, 10, 20, 30, or 40 preheating cycles to a temperature of 39°C in a preheating device. Ten rectangular prismatic specimens (25 × 2 × 2 mm) were prepared for each group (N=180; n=10) and subjected to a three-point bending test for flexural strength and flexural modulus evaluation. Vickers microhardness was assessed on 10 cylindrical specimens from each group (N=180; n=10). Statistical analysis showed that, regardless of the material, the number of heating cycles was not a significant factor and was unable to influence the three mechanical properties tested. However, a significant main effect of the employed material on the marginal means of the three dependent variables was detected.

Research on Miniature Thermoplastic Processing of Polyvinyl Alcohol Based Nanocomposites

2013 ◽  
Vol 380-384 ◽  
pp. 4224-4227
Author(s):  
Ming Fang Xie ◽  
Sheng Qiang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Theoretical Method ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Processing Conditions ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Preparation Conditions

This paper discusses the synthesis and preparation of polyvinyl alcohol based nanocomposites through the use of miniature thermoplastics processing technology. It studies the influence of different process conditions, the amount of raw materials and water on the processing performance, tensile strength and elongation at break of polyvinyl alcohol based nanocomposites. Studies have shown that using two miniature thermoplastic processes does not have much influence on the mechanical properties of polyvinyl alcohol based nanocomposites, different amount of polyvinyl alcohol will lead to enhancement of the tensile strength of the polyvinyl alcohol based nanocomposites system by the increasing amount of glycerin, and the water content has a great influence on the performance of polyvinyl alcohol based nanocomposites. To this end, according to the analysis of experimental results, it can obtain preparation conditions and influencing factors of polyvinyl alcohol based nanocomposites with the miniature thermoplastic processing conditions, and provide a new theoretical method and means for nanocomposites.

scholarly journals Comparison of Mechanical Properties of Biaxial and Triaxial Fabric and Composites Reinforced by Them

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1(133)) ◽  
pp. 37-44
Author(s):  
Marcin Barburski ◽  
Mariusz Urbaniak ◽  
Sanjeeb Kumar Samal
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Resin Matrix ◽  
Reinforced Composites ◽  
Reinforced Composite ◽  
Aramid Fabrics ◽  
Properties Of Composites

In this article, the mechanical properties of biaxial and triaxial woven aramid fabric and respective reinforced composites were investigated. Both fabrics had the same mass/m2. The first part of the experimental investigation was focused on the mechanical properties of different non-laminated aramid fabrics (biaxial and triaxial). The second part was concerned with the mechanical properties of composites made of a different combination of layers of fabric reinforced with an epoxy resin matrix in the order of biaxial+biaxial, trixial+triaxial and biaxial+triaxial. The composites were tested for tensile strength, flexural strength, strain and Young’s and flexural modulus. It can be seen from the results that the density and direction of the yarns are the most important parameters for determination of the strength of the fabric reinforced composite. The biaxial composite clearly showed better tensile strength, while the bi-tri axial order showed good flexural strength compared to the other composite combinations. These fabric reinforced composites have suitable applications in the areas of medical, protection and in the automotive industries.

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