Cable and Wire Application: Adoption of Nanomagnesium Hydroxide Blended with LDPE/EVA for Mechanical and Physical Properties

2013 ◽  
Vol 701 ◽  
pp. 202-206
Author(s):  
Ahmad Aroziki Abdul Aziz ◽  
Sakinah Mohd Alauddin ◽  
Ruzitah Mohd Salleh ◽  
Mohammed Iqbal Shueb
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Melt Flow Index ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Flow Index ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Mechanical And Physical Properties ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Loading Amount

Effect of nanoMagnesium Hydroxide (MH) nloading amount to the mechanical and physical properties of Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)/ Poly (ethylene-co vinyl acetate)(EVA) nanocomposite has been described and investigated in this paper. The tensile strength results show that increased amount of nanofiller will decrease and deteriorate the mechanical properties. The elongation at break decreased continuously with increasing loading of nanofiller. Generally, mechanical properties become poorer as loading amount increase. Melt Flow Index values for physical properties also provide same trend as mechanical properties results. Increase filler amount reduced MFI values whereby increased resistance to the flow.

scholarly journals Low-Temperature Mechanical Properties of High-Density and Low-Density Polyethylene and Their Blends

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1821
Author(s):  
Ildar I. Salakhov ◽  
Nadim M. Shaidullin ◽  
Anatoly E. Chalykh ◽  
Mikhail A. Matsko ◽  
Alexey V. Shapagin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Relative Elongation ◽  
High Density ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Subzero Temperatures ◽  
Izod Impact

Low-temperature properties of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), and their blends were studied. The analyzed low-temperature mechanical properties involve the deformation resistance and impact strength characteristics. HDPE is a bimodal ethylene/1-hexene copolymer; LDPE is a branched ethylene homopolymer containing short-chain branches of different length; LLDPE is a binary ethylene/1-butene copolymer and an ethylene/1-butene/1-hexene terpolymer. The samples of copolymers and their blends were studied by gel permeation chromatography (GPC), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), 13С NMR spectroscopy, and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) using testing machines equipped with a cryochamber. It is proposed that such parameters as “relative elongation at break at −45 °C” and “Izod impact strength at −40 °C” are used instead of the ductile-to-brittle transition temperature to assess frost resistance properties because these parameters are more sensitive to deformation and impact at subzero temperatures for HDPE. LLDPE is shown to exhibit higher relative elongation at break at −45 °C and Izod impact strength at −20 ÷ 60 °C compared to those of LDPE. LLDPE terpolymer added to HDPE (at a content ≥ 25 wt.%) simultaneously increases flow properties and improves tensile properties of the blend at −45 °C. Changes in low-temperature properties as a function of molecular weight, MWD, crystallinity, and branch content were determined for HDPE, LLDPE, and their blends. The DMA data prove the resulting dependences. The reported findings allow one to understand and predict mechanical properties in the HDPE–LLDPE systems at subzero temperatures.

Study on Anti-Fog Films of Polyethylene Modified with Inorganic Micrometer Diatomite

2012 ◽  
Vol 200 ◽  
pp. 347-350
Author(s):  
Wei He ◽  
Qing Hong Fang ◽  
Wei Lin ◽  
A.S. Luyt ◽  
Tie Jun Ge
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Surface Treatment ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Treatment Agent ◽  
Infrared Spectrometer

Anti-fog films of low density polyethylene (LDPE) modified with micrometer diatomite were prepared by a process of blow molding. Through examination of antifogging property of the film added the anti-fog agents, the modification effectiveness of inorganic micrometer diatomite and the influence of different treating agents were studied with Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR), mechanical properties, and antifogging performances. The results indicate that the anti-fog property of the film can be improved by premixing inorganic micrometer diatomite with the anti-fog agents; the film modified by inorganic micrometer diatomite added surface treatment agent has obviously effectiveness anti-fog properties than that the films modified only by the anti-fog agents. Addition of polyacrylamide can make the anti-fog durability of the films modified by inorganic micrometer diatomite be further prolonged. It was observed that the tensile strength does not show any decrease, however, elongation at break show a massive decreased.

scholarly journals Utilization of melamine impregnated paper waste as a filler in thermoplastic composites

BioResources ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 3159-3170
Author(s):  
Fatma Bozkurt ◽  
Büşra Avci ◽  
Fatih Mengeloğlu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Filler Content ◽  
Wood Flour ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Composite Manufacturing ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Molding Method

The potential utilization of melamine impregnated paper (MIP) waste in thermoplastic composites was investigated. Composites were also manufactured utilizing wood flour (WF) at the same filler rates for comparison. The composites were manufactured using a compression molding method. The effects of filler type and filler rate on the mechanical properties of low-density polyethylene (LDPE)-based composites were evaluated. Mechanical properties, such as tensile and flexural strengths, were determined in accordance with ASTM D638 (2001) and ASTM D790 (2003), respectively. Results showed that filler type and filler content had significant effects on all mechanical properties investigated. Both fillers improved all mechanical properties except for tensile strength and elongation at break of LDPE. In conclusion, MIP waste has a potential to be utilized in thermoplastic-based composite manufacturing and might generate some economic and environmental benefits.

scholarly journals Effects of Flame Retardants Additives on the Properties of Low-Density Polyethylene

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 57-65
Author(s):  
Raed Ma'ali
Keyword(s):  
Magnesium Hydroxide ◽  
Flame Retardants ◽  
Diphenyl Ether ◽  
Melt Flow Index ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Flow Index ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Melt Flow ◽  
Flame Resistance

Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) has many unique properties such as lightweight and high chemical resistance. Unfortunately, it burns rapidly when it is exposed to a flame which limits its applications especially when flame resistance is to be considered. Different percentages of magnesium hydroxide and decabromide diphenyl ether (3.0, 5.0, 7.0, and 9.0 wt.%) were mixed with LDPE using a two-roll mill machine at 1600C for 2 minutes. Then, the tensile and flame retardancy tests samples were prepared by an injection molding process using an industrial plastic machine at 1600C. Flammability, rheological, tensile and thermal properties of the produced samples were tested using a flammability test apparatus, a melt flow index machine, a universal testing machine, and a differential scanning calorimeter, respectively. It was observed that the flame resistance of LDPE was improved with the addition of both flame retardants up to 7.0 wt.%, then it was reduced when 9.0 wt.% of flame retardants were used. This may be attributed to the poor mixing due to the increase in the polymer melt viscosity as observed from the melt flow index results. An increase in elastic modulus and a reduction in ductility of LDPE were observed with the increasing of flame-retardant contents while the ultimate tensile strength of LDPE was increased from 5.7 to 7.6 and 7.5 MPa when 9.0 wt.% and 7.0wt.% decabromide diphenyl ether and magnesium hydroxide were added. This is due to the fact that the additives act as a load carried and/or their effects on the degree of crystallinity of LDPE.

Mixtures of Recycled Milk Pouches with a Virgin LDPE-LLDPE Blend

2005 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arup Choudhury ◽  
Mandira Mukherjee ◽  
Basudam Adhikari
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Rheological Properties ◽  
Melt Flow Index ◽  
Flow Index ◽  
Thermal And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Melt Flow ◽  
Recycled Materials ◽  
Elongation At Break

The present investigation deals with the viability of the use of recycled milk pouch material, which is a 50:50 mixture of LDPE and LLDPE, and the scope for improvement of its properties by combining it with virgin LDPE-LLDPE (50/50). Melt flow index (MFI), rheological properties, thermal and mechanical properties of the pure materials and their formulated blends containing recycled milk pouches were studied. The properties of the recycled materials were not as satisfactory as those of the corresponding virgin materials. But a significant improvement in viscosity, crystallinity, tensile strength and elongation at break of the recycled LDPE-LLDPE material was achieved by blending it with the corresponding virgin LDPE-LLDPE blend.

Morphology and Mechanical Properties of LDPE, EVA and Fly Ash Composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 869 ◽  
pp. 76-81
Author(s):  
Vu Minh Trong ◽  
Bui Dinh Hoan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Acetate Copolymer ◽  
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer ◽  
Morphology And Mechanical Properties

The fly ash from Pha Lai power plant was modified by vinyltrimetoxysilan (VTMS). The polymer composites based on low-density polyethylene (LDPE), ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) and fly ash (FA) without and with vinyltrimetoxysilan (VTMS) modification were prepared by melt mixing in a Haake Rheomixer. The tensile strength and elongation at break of the LDPE/EVA/VFA composites were also higher than those of the LDPE/EVA/FA composites. The FESEM images proved that FA-VTMS particles disperse more regularly in the polymer matrix in comparison with FA without VTMS modification. In addition, the surface modification of the FA reduced the size of agglomeration of FA particles.

Effects of different starch types on the physico-mechanical and morphological properties of low density polyethylene composites

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (8) ◽  
pp. 793-804 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Dalour Hossen Beg ◽  
Shaharuddin Bin Kormin ◽  
Mohd Bijarimi ◽  
Haydar U. Zaman
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Starch Content ◽  
Flexural Modulus ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Flow Index ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Sago Starch

Abstract The aim of this research is to investigate the effects of different thermoplastic starches and starch contents on the physico-mechanical and morphological properties of new polymeric-based composites from low density polyethylene (LDPE) and thermoplastic starches. Different compositions of thermoplastic starches (5–40 wt%) and LDPE were melt blended by extrusion and injection molding. The resultant materials were characterized with respect to the following parameters, i.e., melt flow index (MFI), mechanical properties (tensile, flexural, stiffness and impact strength) and water absorption. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was also used in this study for evaluating blend miscibility. MFI values of all blends decreased as the starch content increased, while the sago starch formulation showed a higher MFI value than others. The incorporation of fillers into LDPE matrix resulted in an increased in tensile modulus, flexural strength, flexural modulus and slightly decreased tensile strength and impact strength. However, sago starch filled composites exhibited better mechanical properties as compared to other starches. The SEM results revealed that the miscibility of such blends is dependent on the type of starch used. The water absorption increased with immersion time and the thermoplastic sago starch samples showed the lowest percentage of water absorption compared with other thermoplastic starches.

Hemp Fibers Waste and Linear Low Density Polyethylene Composite Properties

2016 ◽  
Vol 721 ◽  
pp. 33-37
Author(s):  
Zane Zelca ◽  
Silvija Kukle ◽  
Janis Kajaks ◽  
Marija Geikina-Geimana
Keyword(s):  
Water Resistance ◽  
Melt Flow Index ◽  
Lubricant Additive ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Flow Index ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Linear Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Melt Flow ◽  
Hemp Fibers ◽  
Polyethylene Composite

Influence of the composite preparing technology and filler type (hemp waste and hemp fibres) on the performance characteristics (melt flow index and water resistance) of the composites based on a linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) was investigated. The best melt flow index (MFI) results were achieved when as composites preparing method extrusion and two rolls mill with lubricant additive combination were used. It is established that usage of extrusion mixing method of the hemp fibers containing LLDPE composites significantly affects materials melts fluidity evaluated by values of MFI and quality of extruded profile. The lowest fluidity was observed for composite with hemp waste prepared by two rolls mill processing method. The best water resistance was observed for composites with lubricant and for their preparing two rolls mill and extrusion processing methods combination was used.

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