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Chemical and physical properties of limestone powder as a potential microfiller of polymer composites

M. Kępniak P. Woyciechowski W. Franus
Archives of Civil Engineering | 2017 | No 2 | 67-78
Keywords limestone powder waste polymer composites microfiller grain size analysis
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The preliminary stage of asphalt mixture production involves the drying and dedusting of coarse aggregates. The most common types of coarse aggregates used are limestone and basalt. In the process of drying and dedusting the dryer filter accumulates large quantities of waste in the form of mineral powder.

This paper introduces an investigation into limestone powder waste as a potential microfiller of polymer composites. Physical characteristics such as the granulation the of powder collected from the filter - in terms of the season of its collection and the type of input materials used - were analysed. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used for the investigation described within this paper. The obtained results were compared against those of other materials which can be used as polymer composites microfillers.

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M. Kępniak
P. Woyciechowski
W. Franus

Fabrication and Different Characterization of Graphene Nano Platelets Reinforced Epoxy Nano Composites

A. Namdev R. Purohit A. Telang A. Kumar
Archives of Metallurgy and Materials | 2023 | vol. 68 | No 2 | 823-832 | DOI: 10.24425/amm.2023.143675
Keywords Nano polymer composite microstructure GNP epoxy mechanical properties
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In this research, Graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) reinforced epoxy nano composites were fabricated via magnetic stirrer and ultra sonification assisted hand layup method. The impact of different weight percentage of GNP (0, 0.25, 0.50, and 1.0%) on different characteristics of nano composites was evaluated. The microstructure analysis of developed nano composite was determined by Field emission scanning electron microscopy. It was examined that epoxy nano composites containing 0.5 wt.% GNP have the highest tensile, flexural, and impact strength compared to neat epoxy. The reduction in tensile and flexural strength is achieved at 1% of GNP. Adding more nanofiller to a certain limit causes non-uniform dispersion and agglomeration of nanoparticles, which results in a reduction in properties. The 1% GNP reinforced nano composite has the highest value of shore hardness.
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A. Namdev
1
ORCID: ORCID
R. Purohit
1
A. Telang
1
A. Kumar
1
  1. Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering Bhopa l, Madhya Pradesh, India

Effect of calcinated halloysite on structure and properties of rigid poly(vinyl chloride) composites

Martina Wieczorek Jolanta Tomaszewska Tomasz Bajda Jacek Długosz
Chemical and Process Engineering | 2022 | vol. 43 | No 3 | 383-404 | DOI: 10.24425/cpe.2022.142281
Keywords polymer composites mechanical properties thermal properties halloysite poly(vinylchloride)
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Halloysite is a filler which may be used to produce composites with thermoplastic polymer matrix. This work summarized the results of investigations of processing, structural, mechanical, and thermal properties of the composites with poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) matrix and raw halloysite (HA) as well as its calcined product (KHA). The effectiveness of calcination was confirmed with X-ray diffraction, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and nitrogen adsorption method. The PVC composites with HA as well as KHA were processed in the molten state in the Brabender mixer chamber. The reduction of gelation time and simultaneous increase in maximum torque with filler content were found based on the results of plastographometric analysis. SEM images of PVC/halloysite composites showed a homogeneous distribution of the filler in the polymer matrix. The introduction of halloysite leads to a slight increase in Young’s modulus and tensile strength compared to neat PVC, where the increase of both parameters is greater when KHA is used. The incorporation of 1% KHA led to an increase in impact strength, an effect which may be attributed to toughening of the polymer. A slight improvement of the Vicat softening temperature of 2.7°C for PVC/HA and heat deflection temperature of 2.4°C for PVC/KHA was also ascertained for PVC modified with 10 wt% of filler.
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Martina Wieczorek
1
ORCID: ORCID
Jolanta Tomaszewska
1
ORCID: ORCID
Tomasz Bajda
2
ORCID: ORCID
Jacek Długosz
3
ORCID: ORCID
  1. Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, Al. Prof. S. Kaliskiego 7, 85-796 Bydgoszcz, Poland
  2. AGH University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection, Al. A. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059, Kraków, Poland
  3. Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Al. Prof. S. Kaliskiego 7, 85-796 Bydgoszcz, Poland

The Properties of a Polypropylene Matrix Composite with Anthracite Filler

M. Polok-Rubiniec A. Włodarczyk-Fligier B. Chmielnicki
Archives of Metallurgy and Materials | 2021 | vol. 66 | No 1 | 305-311 | DOI: 10.24425/amm.2021.134788
Keywords Polymer composites Polypropylene Anthracite Shore’s method tensile strength
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The article presents the results of research concerning the effect of anthracite dust with 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% content in composites with a polypropylene matrix on selected properties. Hardness was examined with the Shore’s D method; stiffness, tensile strength as well as (MFR) Melt Flow Rate and (MVR) Melt Volume Rate of the investigated material were evaluated; wettability of the obtained material was also determined. Surface and volume resistivity were also investigated; the thermal properties of the filler were determined by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). It was found that the investigated polypropylene composites filled with anthracite dust are hydrophobic materials and the composite hardness and stiffness are growing along with the volumetric increase of anthracite. It was noted that anthracite reinforces the material to a limited extent.

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M. Polok-Rubiniec
A. Włodarczyk-Fligier
B. Chmielnicki

Effect of Nitrate Acid Treated Dolomite on the Tensile Properties of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Composites

S.F.A. Abdullah S.S. Md Saleh N.F Mohammad S.N. Syed Mahamud M.F. Omar H.Md Akil B.P Chang H.R Saliu N.H. Rostam J. Gondro
Archives of Metallurgy and Materials | 2024 | vol. 69 | No 1 | 281-288 | DOI: 10.24425/amm.2024.147820
Keywords UHMWPE chemical treatments of bamboo dolomite polymer composites biomedical
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Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) polymers have been used in biomedical applications due to its biocompatibility, durability, toughness and high wear resistance. To enhance the mechanical properties, various types of minerals are commonly utilized as fillers in UHMWPE. One of the minerals is dolomite, which has been recognized as a valuable mineral with versatile applications, particularly in the field of biomedical applications. This paper presents the tensile properties of UHMWPE composites that filled with dolomite and treated-dolomite at various filler loading (i.e., 1-5 wt.%). Nitric acid and diammonium phosphate were used to treat the dolomite. From the results, the peaks of the FTIR spectrum displays carbonate (CO3–2), phosphate (PO4–3) and hydroxyl (OH–) groups in the ct-dolomite powder sample while the XRD pattern reveals that using dolomite treated with 1M nitric acid resulted in the presence of calcium hydroxide phosphate (Ca10(PO4)5(OH)) and MgO. For tensile strength, UHMWPE/ct-dolomite composites show better tensile strength than the pure UHMWPE composites. Treated improve the dolomite filler and resulted in significantly better matrix-filler interfacial interactions and improve the properties.
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Authors and Affiliations

S.F.A. Abdullah
1
ORCID: ORCID
S.S. Md Saleh
1
N.F Mohammad
ORCID: ORCID
S.N. Syed Mahamud
1
ORCID: ORCID
M.F. Omar
2
ORCID: ORCID
H.Md Akil
3
ORCID: ORCID
B.P Chang
ORCID: ORCID
H.R Saliu
ORCID: ORCID
N.H. Rostam
2
ORCID: ORCID
J. Gondro
4
  1. Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Kompleks Pusat Pengajian Jejawi 2, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia; University Malaysia Perlis, Biomedical and Nanotechnology Research Group, Center of Excellence Geopolymer and Green Technology (CEGeoTech), 01000 Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia
  2. Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology, Kompleks Pusat Pengajian Jejawi 2, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
  3. Universiti Sains Malaysia, School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, Engineering Campus, 14300 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
  4. Czestochowa University of Technology, Faculty of Production Engineering and Materials Technology, Depa rtment of Physics, 19 Armii Krajowej Av., 42-200 Częstochowa, Polandomposites

The composting of PLA/HNT biodegradable composites as an eco-approach to the sustainability

Dorota Czarnecka-Komorowska Katarzyna Bryll Ewelina Kostecka Małgorzata Tomasik Elżbieta Piesowicz Katarzyna Gawdzińska
Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences Technical Sciences | 2021 | 69 | 2 | e136720 | DOI: 10.24425/bpasts.2021.136720
Keywords polymer composite materials (PMC) biocomposites polylactic acid (PLA) halloysite composting process performance properties
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The article presents the results of the research related to the decomposition of polylactic acid (PLA)/halloysite nanotube (HNTs) biocomposites into a simple organic form. After manufacturing the nanocomposites, the evaluation of the composting process simulation was conducted using the biodegradation method. First, the selected properties of PLA/HNTs biocomposites, such as density, water absorption, and impact strength were tested. Next, the impact of the composting process on the behavior of PLA/HNTs composites was investigated from 30 to 90 days. Finally, the loss of mass of the composites, hardness, and the structural changes of biocomposites under the composting conditions before and after the composting were evaluated using SEM microscopy. The results showed that the PLA modified by HNT particles has biodegradation-friendly properties and therein is fully suitable for organic recycling. Due to this, in the coming years, it may contribute to the replacement of non-biodegradability polymers, i.e. polyolefins and polyesters, and reduction of plastic packaging wastes.
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Authors and Affiliations

Dorota Czarnecka-Komorowska
1
ORCID: ORCID
Katarzyna Bryll
2
ORCID: ORCID
Ewelina Kostecka
2
ORCID: ORCID
Małgorzata Tomasik
3
ORCID: ORCID
Elżbieta Piesowicz
4
ORCID: ORCID
Katarzyna Gawdzińska
2
ORCID: ORCID
  1. Institute of Materials Technology, Polymer Processing Division; Poznan University of Technology, 60-965 Poznan, Poland
  2. Department of Machines Construction and Materials, Maritime University of Szczecin, 71-650 Szczecin, Poland
  3. Department of Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
  4. Institute of Material Science and Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Szczecin, 70-310 Szczecin, Poland

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