The Effects of Fibre Contents on the Tensile Strength and Surface Morphology of High Density Polyethylene/Palm Pressed Fibre Biocomposite Film

2014 ◽  
Vol 695 ◽  
pp. 48-51
Author(s):  
Aris Noor Fatheyah ◽  
A. Majid Rohah ◽  
Mohamad Darus Mohana Hasniza ◽  
Wan Hassan Wan Hasamuddin
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Surface Morphology ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Continuous Phase ◽  
High Density ◽  
Compression Moulding ◽  
Palm Pressed Fibre ◽  
Plastic Resin ◽  
Biocomposite Film

Palm pressed fibre (PPF) with particle size of 200 micron was utilized as a filler to produce environment friendly biocomposite film. PPF contains 5-6% oil residue after the oil extraction process and the oil can be used as a lubricant to assist the distribution of PPF throughout the matrix of plastic resin during processing. In this study, high density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic resin was incorporated with untreated PPF at four different weight percentages namely, 5, 10, 15 and 20 wt%. Each mixture was compounded via twin screw extruder prior to compression moulding into film sheets with thickness of 0.15mm. Maleic anhydride (MAH) and glycerol were used as compatibilizer and plasticizing agents. The effect of PPF loading on the tensile strength and the surface morphology were the main interest. It was found that by increasing the PPF contents had increased the stiffness of the films but reduced the tensile strength and elongation at break due to weak interfacial adhesion between HDPE matrix and PPF. This was probably due to insufficient amount of MAH to compatabilize the increasing amount of PPF, thus resulting non-uniform PPF distribution across the HDPE matrix. The findings were supported by SEM micrographs which showed rough surface and the disruption of the continuous phase of HDPE matrix, thus weakening the strength and flexibility of the samples. HDPE/PPF biocomposite has a potential to be used in agriculture sectors such as mulching film.

scholarly journals In-Situ Synthesis and Property Evaluation of High-Density Polyethylene Reinforced Groundnut Shell Particulate Composite

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 305-311
Author(s):  
Abdulmumin Adebisi ◽  
Tajudeen Mojisola ◽  
Umar Shehu ◽  
Muhammed Sani Adam ◽  
Yusuf Abdulaziz
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Impact Energy ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
In Situ Synthesis ◽  
High Density ◽  
Compression Moulding ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
Groundnut Shell

In-situ synthesis of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) reinforced groundnut shell particulate (GSP) composite with treated GSP within the range of 10-30 wt% at 10 wt% has been achieved. The adopted technique used in the production of the composite is melt mixing and compounding using two roll mills with a compression moulding machine. Properties such as hardness, tensile strength, impact energy and water absorption analysis were examined. The result revealed that addition of GSP increases the hardness value from 22.3 to 87 Hv. However, the tensile strength progressively decreased as the GSP increases in the HDPE. This trend arises due to the interaction between neighbouring reinforced particulate which appears to influence the matrix flow, thereby inducing embrittlement of the polymer matrix. It was also observed that water absorption rate steadily increased with an increase in the exposure time and the absorbed amount of water increases by increasing the wt% of the GSP. Analysing the obtained results, it was concluded that there were improvements in the hardness, tensile strength, impact energy and water absorption properties of the HDPE-GSP polymer composite when compared to unreinforced HDPE. On these premises, GSP was found as a promising reinforcement which can positively influence the HDPE properties of modern composites.

Resistance Welding Process Development and Optimization for Recycled High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter F. Baumann ◽  
Lucas Sendrowski
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
Heating Temperature ◽  
Base Material ◽  
Heating Time ◽  
High Density ◽  
Hot Plate ◽  
Initial Testing ◽  
Hot Plate Welding

Large recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE) structural members, difficult to manufacture by extrusion processes, have been created by the hot plate welding of simple plastic lumber sections. Hot plate welding generates better joint strength than any other welding method currently employed in plastic manufacturing. However, to achieve the desired temperature of the thick plate to melt the polymer uniformly, the process needs a high amount of heat energy requiring furnace (or resistance) heating of a considerable mass. A new method which could combine the heating element and a thin plate into one source could be more efficient in terms of heat loss and thus energy used. The premise of this investigation is to replace the hot plate with a very thin piece of high resistance nickel-chromium alloy ribbon to localize the application of heat within a plastic weld joint in order to reduce energy loss and its associated costs. This resistance ribbon method uses electrical current to reach an adequate temperature to allow for the welding of the HDPE plastic. The ribbon is only slightly larger than the welding surface and very thin to reduce the loss of excess heat through unused surface area and thick sides. The purpose of this project was to weld recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE) using resistance welding and to match the tensile strength results considered acceptable in industry for hot plate welding, that is, equal to or greater than 80% of the base material strength. Information obtained through literature review and previous investigations in our laboratories established welding (heating) temperature and time as testing factors. Designed experimentation considered these factors in optimizing the process to maximize the weld tensile strength. A wide-ranging full-factorial experimental design using many levels was created for the initial testing plan. Tensile strengths obtained after welding under the various condition combinations of weld temperature and time revealed a region of higher strength values in the response surface. After the wide-range initial testing, the two control parameters, heating temperature and heating time, were ultimately set up in a focused Face Centered Cubic (FCC) Response Surface Method (RSM) testing design and the tensile strength response was then analyzed using statistical software. The results obtained indicated a strong correlation between heating time and heating temperature with strength. All welded samples in the final testing set exhibited tensile strength of over 90% base material, meeting the goal requirements. A full quadratic equation relationship for tensile strength as a function of welding time and temperature was developed and the maximum tensile strength was achieved when using 280°C for 60 seconds.

Tensile and flammability characterizations of corn straw slagging/high-density polyethylene composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (11) ◽  
pp. 1466-1477
Author(s):  
Qingfa Zhang ◽  
Wenyu Lu ◽  
Liang Zhou ◽  
Donghong Zhang ◽  
Hongzhen Cai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscopy ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Flame Retardant ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
Oxygen Index ◽  
High Density ◽  
Corn Straw ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Scanning Electron

Biocomposites were prepared with corn straw slagging (CSS) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) at four loading levels (10, 20, 30, and 40 wt%) by extrusion method. CSS/HDPE composites were tested by tension, oxygen index meter, differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffraction, and the scanning electron microscopy. The scanning electron microscopy showed that CSS was dispersed uniformly in the HDPE matrix and strong interfacial interaction was achieved, which had an important influence on the tensile strength of the composites. The tensile strength of the composites could be improved with proper increase of CSS and reached maximum value at 30 wt% content. Furthermore, the addition of CSS played an important role in improving the flame-retardant ability of CSS/HDPE composites, and the limited oxygen index was 31.26% at 40 wt% content, good flame-retardant effect achieved.

Influence of Processing Aids and Hydroxyapatite as Fillers on Flow Behaviour and Mechanical Properties of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene/High Density Polyethylene Composites

2011 ◽  
Vol 471-472 ◽  
pp. 827-832 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mazatusziha Ahmad ◽  
Mat Uzir Wahit ◽  
Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Kadir ◽  
Khairul Zaman Mohd Dahlan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
High Molecular Weight ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
High Density ◽  
Compression Moulding ◽  
Biomedical Implant ◽  
Bone Properties ◽  
Ultra High Molecular Weight

In this study, blends of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene/high density polyethylene/polyethylene glycol (UHMWPE/HDPE/PEG) and the composites containing Hydroxyapatite (HA) as reinforcement filler were prepared via single screw extruder nanomixer followed by compression moulding. PEG (2phr) was used as processing aid and HA loadings were varied from 10 to 50 phr. HDPE and PEG were introduced to improve the extrudability of UHMWPE. Rheological behavior was studied via capillary rheometer while flexural and izod impact tests were conducted in order to investigate the mechanical properties of the blends and composites. Melt viscosity of the blends was found to decrease with increasing shear rate indicating a pseudoplastic behaviour. Incorporation of PEG shows a synergism effect on the reduction of blends viscosity. Blend of 40% UHMWPE/ 60% HDPE/ 2 phr PEG was chosen as the optimum blend composition with a balance properties in terms of the mechanical properties and processability. The incorporation of HA fillers from 10 to 50 phr into the blend resulted in the increase of flexural modulus and flexural strength with a slight decline of impact strength values. It can be concluded that the composites having adequate strength and modulus within the range of cancellous bone properties were succesfully developed to be used as biomedical implant devices.

Investigations into the mechanical, morphological and thermal analyses of friction stir processing of high-density polyethylene composites

2016 ◽  
Vol 232 (7) ◽  
pp. 1193-1200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jicheng Gao ◽  
Chao Li ◽  
Yifu Shen
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Friction Stir Processing ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
Thermal Analyses ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Traverse Speed ◽  
High Density ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Polyethylene Composites

The aim of this work is to fabricate the high-density polyethylene–copper composites by submerged friction stir processing at different traverse speeds. The scanning electron microscopy is used to analyze the distribution of microstructure and particles. The experimental results indicated that the macrostructure morphology, microstructure and tensile strength vary depending on the traverse speed. Compared with the pure high-density polyethylene, Cu-filled polymer composites showed lower tensile strength and higher microhardness. The maximal values of the tensile strength and microhardness were achieved at traverse speeds of 30 and 15 mm/min, respectively. The thermal properties of Cu-filled high-density polyethylene composites were studied by differential scanning calorimetry. The crystalline content of the composites was decreased due to the addition of copper. From the experimental tests, it can be concluded that submerged fiction stir processing has a great potential for producing polymer–metal composites.

Mechanical Properties of Selected Types Thermoplastic Materials Modified by High Doses of Ionizing Beta Radiation under Thermal Stress

2017 ◽  
Vol 756 ◽  
pp. 35-43
Author(s):  
Martin Bednarik ◽  
Adam Skrobak ◽  
Vaclav Janostik
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Thermal Stress ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
Thermal Loading ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
High Density ◽  
Beta Radiation ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
High Doses

This study deals with the effect of high doses of ionizing beta radiation (132, 165 and 198 kGy) on mechanical properties (tensile strength, tensile modulus and elongation) of low and high density polyethylene under thermal loading. The measurement results of this study indicate that with an increasing dose of radiation grows tensile strength and modulus of low and high density polyethylene. For all examined materials were also observed changes in elongation.

Effects of Epoxidized Nature Rubber on High Density Polyethylene/Recycled Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber/Banana Skin Powder Composites

2015 ◽  
Vol 754-755 ◽  
pp. 201-204
Author(s):  
Ragunathan Santiagoo ◽  
Sam Sung Ting ◽  
Azlinda Abdul Ghani ◽  
Hanafi Ismail ◽  
Awiezan Mislan
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
High Density ◽  
Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Rotor Speed ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber ◽  
Twin Screw ◽  
Powder Composites

The compatibilizer effect of ENR-50 on the tensile properties of high density polyethylene (HDPE)/recycled acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBRr)/banana skin powder (BSP)/ composites has been studies. HDPE/NBRr/BSP composites were prepared by melt mixing technique using twin-screw at 180 °C for 9 minutes at rotor speed 50 rpm. The six different composites studied were 100/0/5, 80/20/5, 70/30/5, 60/40/5, 50/50/5, and 40/60/5. As for compatibilized composite a fix 5 wt% of ENR-50 was evaluated. The specimens were analysed for tensile strength and elongation at break (Eb). The results showed that tensile strength and the elongation at break were decreases with the increasing of NBRr loading. However for ENR-50 compatibilized composites, higher tensile strength and elongation at break was recorded. The ENR-50 was found to be an excellent compatibilizer for HDPE/NBRr/BSP composites.

Suppressing the skin–core structure in injection-molded HDPE parts via the combination of pre-shear and UHMWPE

RSC Advances ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (103) ◽  
pp. 84483-84491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen Wang ◽  
Guoqiang Zheng ◽  
Bo Wang ◽  
Kun Dai ◽  
John Zhanhu Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
High Density ◽  
Core Structure ◽  
Remarkable Increase ◽  
Synergetic Effects ◽  
Injection Molded

Skin–core structure of a injection-molded high density polyethylene (HDPE) part is largely relieved due to the synergetic effects of pre-shear and UHMWPE, leading to a remarkable increase of tensile strength.

Effects of extrusion parameters on tensile strength of polybenzimidazole fiber-reinforced high density polyethylene composites

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arfat Anis ◽  
Shan Faiz ◽  
Saeed M. Al-Zahrani
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
High Density ◽  
Fiber Reinforced ◽  
Screw Speed ◽  
Fiber Loading ◽  
Maximum Tensile Strength ◽  
Twin Screw ◽  
Polyethylene Composites

Abstract The objectives of this study were to examine the effects of fiber content and extrusion parameters on polybenzimidazole (PBI) fiber-reinforced polyethylene composites and to determine the optimum values for the tensile strength. The PBI fiber was physically mixed with high density polyethylene (HDPE) and then extruded through a twin screw extruder. The extrusion parameters were studied at different levels, barrel temperatures at 240°C, 250°C and 260°C and screw speeds at 12 rpm, 15 rpm and 18 rpm. The tensile strength was measured using a universal testing machine. A response surface experimental design using Design-Expert was applied to investigate the effect of fiber loading and extrusion parameters (barrel temperature, screw speed) on tensile properties of the resulting composite and consequently analyzing the optimized value for these parameters to yield maximum tensile strength. The analysis predicted a linear model which suggests that in order to achieve maximum tensile strength the screw speed should be 18 rpm, the barrel temperature at 240°C and at a fiber loading of 2%.

scholarly journals STUDY ON THE CLARIFYING ADDITIVES FOR HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (2A) ◽  
pp. 63-68
Author(s):  
Le Thi Bang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Surface Morphology ◽  
High Density Polyethylene ◽  
High Density ◽  
The Other ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Thermal Mechanical Properties ◽  
Cost Of Production ◽  
The Cost

Bis-3,4- dimethyldibenzylidene sorbitol (DMDBS); bis-p-methylbenzylidene sorbitol (MDBS) and the mixture of DMDBS/MDBS (50/50) were studied through optical, thermal, mechanical properties and surface morphology. With the same amount of additive (DMDBS/MDBS mixture and DMDBS) in the material, the results are similar. On the other hand, using an additive mix reduces the cost of production due to MDBS. Furthermore, the additive mixture is used without producing odours. Therefore, the mixture of DMDBS/MDBS (50/50) is chosen.

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