Fuqua, Michael A. and Chevali, Venkata S. and Ulven, Chad A. (2013) Lignocellulosic byproducts as filler in polypropylene: comprehensive study on the effects of compatibilization and loading. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 127 (2). pp. 862-868. ISSN 0021-8995
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.
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| Item Type: | Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C) |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Additional Information: | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
| Faculty / Department / School: | Current - Institute for Agriculture and the Environment |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Aug 2016 01:18 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Mar 2017 05:07 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | fillers; compatibilization; polypropylene; mechanical properties |
| Fields of Research : | 09 Engineering > 0912 Materials Engineering > 091202 Composite and Hybrid Materials |
| Socio-Economic Objective: | B Economic Development > 86 Manufacturing > 8606 Industrial Chemicals and Related Products > 860607 Plastic Products (incl. Construction Materials) |
| Identification Number or DOI: | 10.1002/app.37820 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/28681 |
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