Structural, mechanical and thermal properties of low density Polyethyline biomass composite : effects of particle size
Joint Authors
Gbenebor, Oluwashina
Osabumwenre, Festus
Adeosun, Samson Oluropo
Source
Issue
Vol. 11, Issue 2 (30 Apr. 2020), pp.68-84, 17 p.
Publisher
University of Kufa Faculty of Engineering
Publication Date
2020-04-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
17
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
This study focuses on the use of Alibizia Lebbeck Benth pod particles (ALBp) as reinforcement on low density polyethylene (LDPE).
Composites were processed via casting where 408 and150 μm ALBp where used in reinforcing LDPE.
Samples were subjected to Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC).
Thermogravimetry Analysis (TGA) impact strength and tensile characterizations.
Composites showed improved thermal stability and crystallinity compared to unreinforced LDPE.
Tensile strength (UTS) of composite increased by 331 % as it improved from 0.36MPa for unreinforced LDPE to 1.55MPa using ALBp of 150μm.
Additional C=C and C-O-C groups observed on the composite's spectrum could be responsible for the improvement in mechanical properties.
Reinforcing LDPE with larger ALBp (408μm) culminated in the formation of gaps and voids in the composite.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gbenebor, Oluwashina& Osabumwenre, Festus& Adeosun, Samson Oluropo. 2020. Structural, mechanical and thermal properties of low density Polyethyline biomass composite : effects of particle size. Kufa Journal of Engineering،Vol. 11, no. 2, pp.68-84.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-975363
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gbenebor, Oluwashina…[et al.]. Structural, mechanical and thermal properties of low density Polyethyline biomass composite : effects of particle size. Kufa Journal of Engineering Vol. 11, no. 2 (Apr. 2020), pp.68-84.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-975363
American Medical Association (AMA)
Gbenebor, Oluwashina& Osabumwenre, Festus& Adeosun, Samson Oluropo. Structural, mechanical and thermal properties of low density Polyethyline biomass composite : effects of particle size. Kufa Journal of Engineering. 2020. Vol. 11, no. 2, pp.68-84.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-975363
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 83-84
Record ID
BIM-975363