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272 articles for “scanning electron microscopic”
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Effect of Processing Methods and Fiber Content on Mechanical and Abrasive Wear Performance of Sisal Fiber/PLA Biocomposites
Abstract: AbstractIn this work, an attempt is made to study the effect of processing methods and fiber content on mechanical properties and abrasive wear behavior of polylactide-based biocomposites reinforced with sisal fiber. Three processing methods namely film-stacking, melt- impregnation and solvent-impregnation were used for fabricating unidirectional sisal fiber- reinforced biocomposites. The impact of processing methods and fiber content on biocomposites was assessed through evaluation of mechanical properties, viscoelastic behavior and abrasive …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Studies in Effect of Methyl Methacrylate to Butylacrylate Ratio on the Properties of TiO2/poly(methyl methacrylate-co-butylacrylate) Core–Shell Composite Nanoparticles Prepared by Microemulsion Polymerization
Abstract: AbstractTitanium dioxide, as a core, was coupled with the poly(methyl methacrylate-co-butyl acrylate) using amino propyltriethoxy silane as a coupling agent. A two-stage semi-continuous microemulsion polymerization method was used for the synthesis of these core–shell nanoparticles. Ratio of methyl methacrylate to butyl acrylate was varied in the shell of the nanoparticles and the prepared core–shell composite nanoparticles were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffractometer, differential scanning calorimetry, scanning electron …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Certain Biodegradable Chitosan/Lactic Acid-based Polyester Blend Films
Abstract: AbstractBiodegradable blend films based on chitosan with poly(ethylene glycol lactate-co-ethylene glycol terephthalate), PEGLT and poly(butylene lactate-co-butylene succinate), PBLSA, were prepared by solution-mixing and film-casting method. The main objective of this investigation was the study and characterization of chitosan/lactic acid-based polyester blends which are useful as bio-packaging material for potential food applications. The first part of the investigation was related to the synthesis and characterization of polyesters, PEGLT and PBLSA by …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 35–45 Read article
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Investigation on Properties of Water and Methylene Chloride Blown Rigid Polyurethane Foam
Abstract: Physical properties are important parameters which influence the other properties and performance of rigid polyurethane foam (RPUF). Water and methylene chloride are the important ingredients of RPUF which act as blowing agents and influence the density, morphology and fire properties. RPUF samples were prepared from crude 4, 4’-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (CMDI), polyether polyol, triethylene diamine (TED), 1, 4-butane diol, polysiloxane ether, water and methylene chloride. RPUF with different densities were prepared …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 46–54 Read article
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Effect of Softening Agents in the Thermal and Morphological Properties of Starch Based Bioplastics
Abstract: Plasticization of starch with 1,2,3-trihydroxy-propane (glycerol) as a softening agent (plasticiser) can replace the starch-starch bonds to starch-massive glycerol bonds, which offers stability, improved physicochemical and functional properties of starch. This study is an investigation on the thermal and morphological properties of bio plastic samples made of starch with varying plasticiser contents (8, 6.5, 5, 3.5 and 2 ml) and are evaluated by methods like thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 15–24 Read article
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Optimization of Dry sliding Wear Performance of pongamia oil cake filled Basalt Epoxy Composites by Taguchi Approach
Abstract: The study finds a possible utilization of natural pongamia oil cake for developing a new vista in the incorporation of the oily nature of natural waste material into polymer matrix composites. The woven basalt fibres were reinforced within an epoxy matrix incorporated with distinct weight percentages of pongamia oil cake (up to 6wt. %) and composite samples were composed by using resin transfer moulding process. The experimentation has been carried …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Analysis of Oxidation Behavior on T-22 Boiler steel at 800°C
Abstract: The behavior of boiler steel T-22 in a rich air environment has been studied under the condition of isothermal at 800°C for 50 cycles in a cyclic manner. The kinetics of oxidation was established for boiler steel T-22under cyclic conditions for 50 cycles by weight change technique per unit area. Each cycle heating the sample at 1 hour followed by cooling 20 minutes at ambient temperature. Detonation gun spray techniques …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Studies on Mechanical, Thermal, Physical Properties and Characterisation of PLA-EVA Blend with Microclay and Product Development
Abstract: PLA-EVA (70:30 wt. %) with microclay (1, 3, 5 wt. %) was also melt blended using Glycerol (1%) was used as compatibilizer in a twin screw compounding extruder. Then test specimens were prepared by an injection molding machine. Mechanical, thermal and physical properties were evaluated. As microclay content was increased, the tensile strength, elongation at break and tensile modulus were slightly decreased but higher than that of PLA-EVA (30 wt. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 24–33 Read article
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Improving Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Properties of Zein/Polyvinyl Alcohol Polymer Composite Film by Dispersing TiO2 Nano Particles
Abstract: Zein/polyvinyl alcohol/nano-TiO2 composite film was effectively blended using a solution casting method. Mechanical, photocatalytic, and antibacterial properties of the composite film were evaluated. The breaking elongation of the composite film increased up to the maximum loading of 0.4% of nano-TiO2. The humidity and moisture content relationship was estimated with standard modified models of Halsey, Oswin, Chung Pfost, and Henderson. It was found that the Halsey model was the most suitable …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 110–127 Read article
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Development of Refractory Synthesized from Waste Ceramic Fiber and Chamotte
Abstract: Research on refractory materials is always essential in thermal engineering to ensure both heat savings and environmental protection. Raw materials used initially have a great influence on the production process and product properties. In addition, the refractory products are tested under conditions of high temperature and varying intensity, such as tests of thermal shock resistance. In this study, new refractory composites were prepared by mixing waste ceramic fibers with chamotte …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 101–109 Read article
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Enhancement of Dielectric Properties of PVDF Composites with MWCNT and GCNF Fillers
Abstract: The paper discusses the role of multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) and graphitized carbon nanofibre (GCNF) in Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) composites prepared by melt mixing method. Analytical studies were carried out using X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) for understanding the role of fillers. Formation of β phase crystalline structure with a relative increase in β phase content is observed and is maximum at 5 wt.% of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 43–52 Read article
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Eco-friendly Materials of Polymer Composites Based on Water Hyacinth Fibers/Roving
Abstract: Overgrowth of water hyacinths will cause difficulties for water traffic in the Mekong Delta and affect the growth of other aquatic species. The water hyacinth as a raw material available in nature has been applied in production of the composite materials. The water hyacinth trees were treated in NaOH solution for 2-12 hours with concentration in the range 2.5-15.0%. The morphology of the water hyacinth before and after treatment was …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 62–69 Read article
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Characteristics of Novel Geopolymer Composites Synthesized from Red Mud and Diatomaceous Earth in Autoclave Conditions without Using Alkaline Activators
Abstract: The geopolymer-based materials have been studied and developed since the last decades of the 20th century and applied in many fields of life. The production of geopolymer also has many different levels of technology from low to high technology which depends on quality and the applied fields of products. The geopolymer composites are also considered as friendly environmentally products related to low energy consumption production technology; reuse industrial wastes as …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 81–91 Read article
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Microstructural Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of the Green Composites Reinforced Bamboo Optimized the Treated Parameters
Abstract: Concrete and steel are traditional building materials with high strength and stress. They are usedeffectively in civil construction, structures of bridges and others. According to the current trend, theconstruction materials have more attention for low density and high durability which produced fromnatural materials; moreover, they are able to be recycled and reused. In this study, the green compositeswere fabricated based on the highly performance epoxy combined with bamboo to get …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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Influences of Silica Fume to Engineering Properties of High Volume Fly Ash Concrete (HVFC)
Abstract: High volume fly ash concrete (HVFC) is one kind of the most promising concrete materials in the 21st century. HVFC has special properties such as high flowability, mechanical strength meets the requirements of contruction standards, low permeability, high durability, and others. Furthermore, HVFC is able to continuously develop strength during long time because the high activity alumina-silicates in the fly ash particles are dissolved slowly and prolong. Therefore, this study …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 33–44 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Al-Mg-Si Alloy based Hybrid Composite Reinforced with SiC and Graphite
Abstract: The present work is carried out to investigate the mechanical properties of Al-Mg-Si alloy matrix based hybrid metal matrix composites (MMCs) using stir casting method owing to its popularity and large scale productions. SiC and graphite reinforcements were added each with 1%, 2%, 3% and 4% respectively to fabricate four composites specimens. X-ray diffractometer and scanning electron microscope were used for phase identification and microstructure characterization (SEM). Density, hardness, compressive …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 9–19 Read article
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Structural and Electrical Properties of Low-Energy Ion Beam Kr-Irradiated In/Se Bilayer
Abstract: In the present work, In (~50 nm) over Se (~50 nm) thin films were deposited successively on an Si substrate by e-beam evaporation method under 2×10–5 mbar pressure. The In/Se bilayers were irradiated with low-energy ion beams of 350 keV Kr+1 with fluence of 3 × 1016 ions/cm2. The sample was subsequently characterized for phase formation using X-ray diffraction and thickness profile using Rutherford backscattering spectrometry analysis. In the pristine …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 91–96 Read article
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Effect of Length and Tenor of the Introduction of Sansevieria cylindrica Fibers on the Mechanical Performance of Natural Fiber Composites
Abstract: The substitution of synthetic fillers, such as carbon black, with biobased ones in natural rubber (NR) is a trend of interest in view of increased sustainability and exploitation of agroforest waste in the materials sector. In this work, NR was filled with short fibers extracted from Sansevieria cylindrica (SC) leaves of various length (10, 20, 30, or 40 mm) and in different amounts (3, 6, or 10 g per 100 …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 94–101 Read article
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Photoluminescent Reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO)–ZnO Nanocomposites Prepared Through one-pot Solvothermal Route
Abstract: In the present article, we report solvothermal synthesis of reduced graphene oxide (rGO)–ZnO nanocomposites through in situ exfoliations of graphite oxide with two different zinc-containing precursors viz. Zinc acetate dihydrate and zinc(II) acetylacetonate in water-diethylene glycol medium with hexamethylenetetramine as a reducing agent. The obtained rGO–ZnO nanocomposites were characterized by X-ray diffraction, and the ZnO lattice parameters were calculated. Raman spectroscopy indicated the presence of characteristic bands of graphene and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 70–80 Read article
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Microstructure and Mechanical Characterization of AA390 and Si3N4 Metal Matrix Composite Using Severe Plastic Deformation
Abstract: Metal matrix composites (MMCs) have significant attention in recent years due to their potential for improved mechanical properties compared to conventional monolithic materials. This study focuses on the microstructure and mechanical characterization of a MMC comprising AA390 aluminum alloy reinforced with Si3N4 particles. The severe plastic deformation (SPD) process, Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP), was employed to fabricate the composite with enhanced mechanical properties. The ECAP method was chosen as …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 17–30 Read article