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2 articles for “Poly(vinyl chloride)”

• Published Subscription Original Research 4 Jan 2025

  Variables Influencing the Reinforcing Effect of Organoclay in Polymer Nanocomposites

  By Haydar U. Zaman

  Abstract: This study examines how several factors affect the mechanical and thermal characteristics, such as tensile strength, tensile modulus, impact strength, thermal decomposition temperature, and Vicat softening point tests of poly(vinyl chloride)/organoclay nanocomposites. The variables included three different organoclay loading levels, three different screw rotation speeds, and three different plasticizer contents. A co-rotating twin-screw extruder was used to create the poly(vinyl chloride)/organoclay nanocomposite via the melt intercalation process. The properties of …

  Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 55–64 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 20 Feb 2025

  Mechanical and Environmental Performance of Curaua Fiber Composites: A Sustainable Alternative to Wood and PVC

  By G Ashwin Prabhu, Prashant Narayan Nagare, M L Brabin Nivas, Akkasali Taranath, Kiran C H, J Jesumanen, T Gavaskar, Ganesh M, Mohammed Akram K, Karthikeyan S

  Abstract: This study examines the mechanical behavior of curaua fiber composites, comparing their performance to other materials like wood and PVC. Curaua fibers, sourced from the Brazilian Amazon, demonstrate superior mechanical properties, making them a promising alternative for sustainable composite materials. The composites were fabricated using various methods and subjected to tensile, flexural, and impact tests. Results show that curaua fibers exhibit an average tensile strength of 30.7 MPa, outperforming wood …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 467–477 Read article →