Evaluation of a Plastic Composite Produced with Residues of Sugarcane Bagasse and Polypropylene without Additives

2015 ◽  
Vol 1088 ◽  
pp. 407-410
Author(s):  
Rosane A.G. Battistelle ◽  
Barbara Stolte Bezerra ◽  
Ivaldo D. Valarelli ◽  
Luiz A. Melgaço N. Branco ◽  
Eduardo Chahud ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Mechanical Characterization ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Thickness Swelling ◽  
Plastic Composite ◽  
Recycled Polypropylene ◽  
Tension Tests ◽  
Absorption Thickness

In this research the aim was produce and evaluate a plastic composite using recycled polypropylene (PP) and fibers from sugarcane bagasse residues (SC), without the use of additives. This analysis was based on laboratorial tests for physical and mechanical characterization, according to the standards ASTM D256-00, D638-101 and D570-98 were analyzed: water absorption, thickness swelling, impact resistance, tensile strength and its correspondent deformation. For comparison it was elaborated three different compositions: 100% PP; 80% PP+20%SC; 70%PP+30%SC. The results indicate a positive correlation with the content of fiber and water absorption and thickness swelling. In the tension tests, the composites with fibers increase the value of resistance for physical efforts, bringing advantages as durability and integrity of the material, showing a viability of the composites.

scholarly journals DIMENSIONAL STABILITY AND TENSILE STRENGTH OF WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITE FORMED WITH HIGHER PLASTIC CONTENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 609-614
Author(s):  
K. J. Lawal ◽  
A. Oluyege ◽  
T. S. Bola ◽  
K. S. Aina ◽  
B. C. Falemara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Wood Species ◽  
Dimensional Stability ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Thickness Swelling ◽  
Plastic Composite ◽  
Wood Particles ◽  
Mixing Proportion ◽  
Waste Particles

This study investigated the dimensional stability and strength properties of plastic bonded composites produced from wood waste particles and polyethylene using extruder. The composites were produced from wood species such as such as: Triplochiton scleroxylon, Terminalia superba and Gmelina arborea at a mixing proportion of 60:40 (plastic/wood) on a weight by weight basis. Evaluation of properties was carried out in accordance with the American Standard Testing Methods of 570 and 790 to determine the dimensional stability and strength properties of the composites. The results of findings revealed that water absorption and thickness swelling of the wood composites ranged from 10.08% to 15.36% and 4.33% to 5.58% respectively after 24hours and 48hours immersion in water. Tensile strength also ranged between 29.4MPa and 45.6MPa. Composite board made from T. superba wood particles had the lowest significant water absorption (10.08%), thickness swelling (4.33%) and highest significant tensile strength (45.6MPa) compared to composites produced from G. arborea and T. scleroxylon wood particles. It was observed that high density wood species exhibit lower water intake, lower thickness swelling and higher tensile strength, while the contrary is the case for lower density wood species. In conclusion, the three tree species used for the study could be recommended for the production of wood composite like particle board, fibre board, wood cement boards and others.

scholarly journals Dimensional stability and tensile strength of biopolymer composite reinforced with hardwood fiber at varying proportions

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
TOMIYOSI BOLA ◽  
AMOS OLUYEGE ◽  
KEHINDE AINA
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Wood Species ◽  
Dimensional Stability ◽  
Wood Flour ◽  
Extrusion Process ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Mixing Ratio ◽  
Thickness Swelling ◽  
Absorption Thickness

Abstract. Bola TS, Oluyege AO, Aina KS. 2020. Dimensional stability and tensile strength of biopolymer composite reinforced with hardwood fiber at varying proportions. Asian J For 4: 1-5. This study was designed to produce bio-composites made from three different wood species and at three different mixing ratio of plastic to wood on weight to weight basis. The main variables employed in this study are wood species of Triplochiton scleroxylon, Terminalia superba and Gmelina arborea; at plastic: wood of 40:60, 50:50, and 60:40 respectively. The composite samples were made through compounding and extrusion process. The properties evaluated were carried out in accordance with the American Standard Testing Methods of 570 and 790 to determine the dimensional stability and strength properties of the composites. The values obtained for the wood species range from 0.59 g/cm3 to 0.72 g/cm3, 0.59 % to 0.71 %, 0.63% to 0.7 %and 1.84 MPa to 2.07 MPa for density, water absorption, thickness swelling, and tensile strength respectively. Meanwhile, the values obtained from the mixing ratio range from 0.54 g/cm3 to 0.79 g/cm3, 0.53% to 0.79%, 0.42% to 1.00%, and 1.58 MPa to 2.37 MPa for density, water absorption, thickness swelling, and tensile strength respectively. It was observed that mixing ratio and wood species used in this study influenced the dimensional stability and strength properties of the WPCs. This study revealed that as the wood-flour content increased to plastic, the dimensional properties, and tensile strength values increases.

Effect of Water Absorption Behaviour on Tensile Properties of Hybrid Jute-Roselle Woven Fibre Reinforced Polyester Composites

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agung Efriyo Hadi ◽  
Tezara Cionita ◽  
Deni Fajar Fitriyana ◽  
Januar Parlaungan Siregar ◽  
Ahmed Nurye Oumer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Fibre Composite ◽  
Unsaturated Polyester ◽  
Water Immersion ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
Jute Fibre ◽  
Thickness Swelling ◽  
Effect Of Water

Incorporating natural fibre as reinforcement in the polymer matrix has shown a negative effect since the natural fibre is hydrophilic. The natural fibre easily absorbs water which causes an effect on the mechanical properties of the composites. The objective of this paper is to investigate the water absorption behaviour of hybrid jute-roselle woven fibre reinforced unsaturated polyester composite and the effect of water absorption in terms of tensile strength and tensile modulus. The effect of hybrid composite on the thickness swelling will be tested. The fabrication method used in this study is the hand lay-up technique to fabricate 2-layer and 3-layer composites with layering sequences of woven jute (J)/roselle (Ro) fibre. The results of the study showed that pure roselle fibres for 2 and 3-layer composites have the highest water absorption behaviour 3.86% and 5.51%, respectively, in 28 days) as well as thickness swelling effect, whereas hybrid J-Ro and J-J-Ro composites showed the least water absorption (2.65% and 3.76%, respectively) in 28 days) in both the tests. The hybridisation between jute and roselle fibres reduced water absorption behaviour and improved the fibres dimensional stability. The entire composites showed a decreasing trend for both tensile strength and tensile modulus strength after five weeks of water immersion. Jute fibre composite hybridised with roselle fibre can be used to reduce the total reduction of both tensile strength and tensile modulus throughout the whole immersion period. Moreover, the tensile testing showed that jute fibre composite hybridised with roselle fibre have produced the strongest composite with the highest tensile and modulus strength compared to other types of composites. The hybridisation of diverse fibre reinforcements aids in minimising the composite water absorption and thickness swelling, hence reducing the effect of tensile characteristics.

Effect of production variables on bending properties, water absorption and thickness swelling of bagasse/plastic composite boards

2007 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
F.J. Fuentes Talavera ◽  
J.A. Silva Guzmán ◽  
H.G. Richter ◽  
R. Sanjuán Dueñas ◽  
J. Ramos Quirarte
Keyword(s):  
Water Absorption ◽  
Thickness Swelling ◽  
Bending Properties ◽  
Plastic Composite

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene-Aluminum-Dross Composite

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. O. Adeosun ◽  
M. A. Usman ◽  
W. A. Ayoola ◽  
I. O. Sekunowo
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Ultimate Tensile Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Hazardous Waste ◽  
Impact Resistance ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Composite Samples

Aluminum (Al) dross is a hazardous waste from the secondary smelting of aluminium industries, and safe disposal of this waste is a big challenge to these industries. Dumping of this waste is an environmental hazard to plants, animals, and even human beings. This study is aimed at improving the mechanical properties of polypropylene (PP) by adding Al dross in 2–50 wt% for particle sizes 53 μm and 150 μm. PP-Al-dross composite samples were cast, and ultimate tensile strength (UTS), impact resistance (IR), water absorption (WA), and density (D) tests were carried out. The results obtained show that UTS improved by 68% (at 15 wt% Al-dross addition), D increased by 54% (at 50 wt% Al-dross addition), and WA by 500% (at 8 wt% Al-dross addition) over the convectional PP. The impact resistance of the composite was found to be the same (68 J) with that of conventional PP at 15 wt% Al dross.

scholarly journals Decay resistance, hardness, water absorption, and thickness swelling of a bagasse fiber/plastic composite

BioResources ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 3289-3299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyyed Khalil Hosseinihashemi ◽  
Mahdi Modirzare ◽  
Vahidreza Safdari ◽  
Behzad Kord
Keyword(s):  
Water Absorption ◽  
Exposure Time ◽  
Decay Resistance ◽  
White Rot ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Thickness Swelling ◽  
Fungal Exposure ◽  
Plastic Composite ◽  
Bagasse Fiber ◽  
Composite Samples

The decay resistance, hardness, water absorption, and thickness swelling of a bagasse fiber/polypropylene composite were evaluated. Brown- (Coniophora puteana) and white-rot (Trametes versicolor) fungal treatments were applied for 8, 12, and 16 weeks according to BS 838:1961 with the kolle-flask method. The brown- and white-rotted, and control composite samples were immersed in distilled water at 2 h and 24 h to measure the water absorption and thickness swelling of samples according to the ASTM D 570-98 requirements. Results indicated that the both lowest (3.2%) and the highest (7.2%) weight loss were observed in the white-rotted composite samples for 8 and 16 weeks fungal exposure times, respectively. The highest hardness (77.6 Shore D) was noted in the control composite samples, and the lowest hardness (65.5 Shore D) was recorded in the white-rotted composite samples. The highest water absorption (10.5%) was observed in the brown-rotted composite samples for 8 weeks fungal exposure time and after 24 h immersion in distilled water, and the lowest (3.8%) was noted in the control composite samples after 2 h immersion in distilled water. The highest thickness swelling (6.3%) was observed in the control composite samples after 24 h immersion in distilled water, and the lowest thickness swelling (1.9%) was found in the white-rotted composite samples for 16 weeks fungal exposure time and after 2 h immersion in distilled water.

scholarly journals Investigation on the mechanical and morphological properties of foamed nanocomposites based on wood flour/PVC/multi-walled carbon nanotube

BioResources ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 841-852
Author(s):  
Afshin Tavassoli Farsheh ◽  
Mohammad Talaeipour ◽  
Amir Homan Hemmasi ◽  
Habib Khademieslam ◽  
Ismaeil Ghasemi
Keyword(s):  
Water Absorption ◽  
Wood Flour ◽  
Batch Process ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Thickness Swelling ◽  
Foaming Agent ◽  
Plastic Composite ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Chemical Foaming

Recently, the use of nanoparticles in Wood Plastic Composites (WPCs) has been considered by researchers. In this study, Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) were compounded with PVC, wood-flour, and foaming agent in an internal mixer. The wood flour amount was constant at 40 phr. For CNT and chemical foaming agent , different levels of 0, 1, 2 phr and 0, 3, 6 phr were considered respectively. The samples were foamed via batch process using a compression molding machine at 180°C. Morphology, density, water absorption, thickness swelling, and tensile properties of foamed composites were evaluated as a function of CNT and chemical foaming agent contents. The experimental results indicated that in the presence of CNT, cell density increased and cell size decreased. Density of the foamed composites was not affected by chemical foaming agent contents. Water absorption and thickness swelling of samples were decreased as compared with wood plastic composite without CNTs. Also, the maximum tensile strength and modulus were increased by up to 20% and 23% respectively.

scholarly journals Physical Properties of Short Pineapple Leaf Fibre (PALF) Reinforced High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) Composites

2009 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 096369350901800 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. P. Siregar ◽  
S. M. Sapuan ◽  
Ab. Rahman ◽  
M. Zaki ◽  
H. M. D. Khairul Zaman
Keyword(s):  
Physical Properties ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Melt Flow Index ◽  
High Impact ◽  
Flow Index ◽  
Thickness Swelling ◽  
Compression Moulding ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
High Impact Polystyrene ◽  
Absorption Thickness

The aim of this study to investigate the physical properties of short pineapple leaf fibre (SPALF) reinforced high impact polystyrene (HIPS) composites. Three different sizes of the fibre were used in this study which was 10-40mesh, 40-60mesh and 60-80mesh. A five different fibre contents were used in this study which was 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%. The fabricated SPALF/HIPS composites were used melt mixing and compression moulding. The physical properties of SPALF/HIPS composites such as water absorption, thickness swelling, melt flow index (MFI), and density board of composites were studied. The result showed that the addition of the SPALF was decreased the physical properties compare to pure HIPS (0% SPALF).

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