Effect of Eco-Degradant on Properties of Recycled Polyethylene (RPE)/Chitosan Biocomposites
The effect of eco-degradant PD 04 on properties of recycled polyethylene (RPE)/chitosan biocomposites was investigated. RPE/chitosan biocomposites were prepared by using Z-blade mixer at processing temperature 180°C and rotor speed 50 rpm. Eco-degradant PD 04 was used as degradant additive to imp...
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Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia
2016
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| Summary: | The effect of eco-degradant PD 04 on properties of recycled polyethylene
(RPE)/chitosan biocomposites was investigated. RPE/chitosan biocomposites were
prepared by using Z-blade mixer at processing temperature 180°C and rotor speed
50 rpm. Eco-degradant PD 04 was used as degradant additive to improve the properties
of biocomposites. The result indicated that the increasing of filler loading increased
tensile strength, Young's modulus and water absorption but reduce the elongation at
break. The presence of eco-degradant showed that the tensile strength and Young's
modulus were increased but reduce the elongation at break. The water absorption of
biocomposites with eco-degradant PD 04 has better water resistance compared to
biocomposites without eco-degradant PD 04 |
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