Properties of Raphia Palm Interspersed Fibre Filled High Density Polyethylene
Author
Source
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Engineering Sciences and Information Technology
Abstract EN
Blends of nonbiodegradable and biodegradable polymers can promote a reduction in the volume of plastic waste when they undergo partial degradation.
In this study, properties of raphia palm interspersed fibre (RPIF) filled high density polyethylene (HDPE) have been investigated at different levels of filler loadings, 0 to 60 wt.%.
Maleic anhydride-graft polyethylene was used as a compatibilizer.
Raphia palm interspersed fibre was prepared by grinding and sieved to a particle size of 150 µm.
HDPE blends were prepared in a corotating twin screw extruder.
Results showed that the tensile strength and elongation at break of the blends decreased with increase in RPI loadings and addition of MA-g-PE was found to improve these properties.
However, the Young’s modulus increased with increase in the amount of RPI into HDPE and compatibilization further increased the Young’s modulus.
The water absorption indices and weight loss for RPI/HDPE composites were found to increase with RPI loadings but were decreased on addition of MA-g-PE.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Obasi, Henry C.. 2013. Properties of Raphia Palm Interspersed Fibre Filled High Density Polyethylene. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Obasi, Henry C.. Properties of Raphia Palm Interspersed Fibre Filled High Density Polyethylene. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-509231
American Medical Association (AMA)
Obasi, Henry C.. Properties of Raphia Palm Interspersed Fibre Filled High Density Polyethylene. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-509231
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-509231