Low-density polyethylene/sugarcane fiber composites from recycled polymer and treated fiber by steam explosion
| Autor: | Clodoaldo Saron, Diego David Pinzón Moreno, Meirene Gandara, Guilherme Luis Ribeiro |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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chemistry.chemical_classification
Materials science Materials Science (miscellaneous) 02 engineering and technology Polymer 010501 environmental sciences Polyethylene 021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology 01 natural sciences CANA-DE-AÇÚCAR Low-density polyethylene chemistry.chemical_compound chemistry Fiber Composite material 0210 nano-technology 0105 earth and related environmental sciences Steam explosion Polymer interaction |
| Zdroj: | Repositório Institucional da USP (Biblioteca Digital da Produção Intelectual) Universidade de São Paulo (USP) instacron:USP |
| Popis: | Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) has caused serious environmental damages, and it has been a challenge for waste management in large cities. The LDPE recycling as composites with natural fibers such as sugarcane fibers (SCF) has been an interesting alternative to conciliate economic aspects with environmental benefits. In this study, SCF has been treated by steam explosion and incorporated to low-density polyethylene waste (LDPEW) to generate LDPEW/SCF composites with higher fiber/polymer interaction and improved mechanical properties. LDPEW/SCF composites with fibers content until 20 wt% showed mechanical properties with performance adequate for nobler applications when compared to the isolated recycled LDPEW. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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