Lignocellulosic byproducts as filler in polypropylene: comprehensive study on the effects of compatibilization and loading
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Article Title | Lignocellulosic byproducts as filler in polypropylene: comprehensive study on the effects of compatibilization and loading |
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ERA Journal ID | 1671 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Fuqua, Michael A. (Author), Chevali, Venkata S. (Author) and Ulven, Chad A. (Author) |
Journal Title | Journal of Applied Polymer Science |
Journal Citation | 127 (2), pp. 862-868 |
Number of Pages | 7 |
Year | 2013 |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 0021-8995 |
1097-4628 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1002/app.37820 |
Web Address (URL) | http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/app.37820/pdf |
Abstract | Lignocellulosic byproducts derived from biofuel processes were analyzed as functional fillers in polypropylene-based biocomposites. Corn cob, a byproduct yielded from corn harvesting for ethanol production, and sunflower hull, a byproduct of seed stripping for biodiesel production, were both examined as ground filler agents. Composite blends with these lignocellulosic fillers at four filler loadings and four variants of surface compatibilizer loading were melt-compounded using a twin screw extruder and injection molded into test specimens. Tensile testing, notched Izod impact testing, and thermal-mechanical analysis were performed on the composites. The role of filler type, loading, and surface compatibilization were established and reported. Additionally, elastic modulus and tensile strength were successfully modeled using established particulate composite models. |
Keywords | fillers; compatibilization; polypropylene; mechanical properties |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 401602. Composite and hybrid materials |
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Byline Affiliations | North Dakota State University, United States |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q352z/lignocellulosic-byproducts-as-filler-in-polypropylene-comprehensive-study-on-the-effects-of-compatibilization-and-loading
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