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6 articles for “Twin screw compounding”
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STUDIES ON MECHANICAL, OPTICAL AND BARRIER PROPERTIES OF LOW DENSITY POLY ETHYLENE WITH MICRO CLAY
Abstract: LDPE (Low density Poly ethylene) was melt blended with micro clay (0.5, 1, 3 & 5 wt%) by using a twin screw compounding extruder. Tubular blown film was taken using a tubular blown film extruder. Mechanical, optical and barrier properties were evaluated. The following trend was observed as the micro clay concentration was increased: The tensile strength was increased by 18% in machine direction (M/D) and decreased by 36% in …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Studies on Mechanical, Electrical and Thermal Properties of Compatibilized PLA/ABS Blends Reinforced with Wood Flour
Abstract: AbstractPoly lactic acid (PLA) bio-polymer (60%) was blended with acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) (40%) and filled with wood flour (0, 10, 20%) using a twin screw compounding extruder and a suitable compatibilizer i.e., glycerol, is also incorporated into that mixture at a percentage of 4% respectively. Test specimens were prepared by using an injection molding machine for mechanical, electrical and thermal properties as per ASTM standards and the properties were …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Studies on Mechanical, Thermal Properties, Characterization and UV-Accelerated Weathering of HIPS-PLA Blends using Glycerol as Compatibilizer
Abstract: AbstractHIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) was blended with PLA (poly lactic acid) in three formulations as 80:20, 65:35 and 50:50% (wt%) using a twin screw extruder and by using glycerol (4%) as compatibilizer. Test specimens were prepared by using an injection moulding machine and the mechanical, thermal and electrical properties were determined. The tensile strength first decreases and then increases with increasing percentage of PLA, but lower than that of both …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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STUDIES ON MECHANICAL, THERMAL AND PERMEATION PROPERTIES OF HDPE (BLOW GRADE) WITH MICROSILICA CLAY
Abstract: HDPE is widely used in container applications. The mechanical properties and barrier properties can be further improved by the addition of reinforcements like nanoclays. But, however the cost of nanoclays are higher about Rs.5000 – 6000/kg whereas micro silica cost is economical about Rs.450-1000/kg. Hence we used micro silica of 270nm particle size in this project with HDPE blow grade. HDPE (High density polyethylene) was melt blended with micro silica …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 41–53 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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Electrically Conductive Micro-Aluminum Reinforced Polymer Composites for IoT-Enabled Lightweight Antenna Housings
Abstract: Electrically conductive polymer composites have emerged as promising multifunctional materials for lightweight antenna housings by integrating structural strength, electrical conductivity, thermal stability, and electromagnetic interference shielding. In this study, micro-aluminum reinforced Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) polymer composites were fabricated using twin-screw melt compounding followed by compression molding for IoT-enabled lightweight antenna housing applications. The influence of micro-aluminum loading on microstructure, mechanical performance, electrical conductivity, EMI shielding, thermal stability, and wireless …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article