Characterization of green rHDPE biocomposites filled with natural filler: Rheological and thermal studies

International Engineering Research and Innovation Symposium

Lim, B.Y.^1 ; Voon, C.H.^2 ; Mahmod, R Adawiah^1

School of Materials Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Taman Muhibah, Jejawi, Perlis, Malaysia^1

Institute of Nanoelectronic Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Seriab, Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia^2

关键词: Bio-composites;    Effective coupling;    Melt flow index;    Natural fillers;    Oil production;    Palm kernel shells;    Testing temperature;    Waste products;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/160/1/012061/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1757-899X/160/1/012061

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

Palm kernel shell filled recycled high density polyethylene (rHDPE/PKS) biocomposites were produced in order to reduce the waste product from palm oil production. The biocomposites at various filler loading were prepared by melt mixing at 180 °C. Ultra Plast TP0' was selected as coupling agent in rHDPE/PKS biocomposites, in order to modify the properties of biocomposites. It was found that the higher filler loading had reduced the melt flow index (MFI) values. However, with the increasing of testing temperature from 180 to 210 °C, the MFI values of the biocomposites were increased. The presence of Ultra Plast TP01was capable to increase MFI values of the biocomposites. The thermal studies showed that thermal stability of the biocomposites was affected by PKS loading and coupling agent. Though the thermal stability of biocomposites was reduced by PKS, it can be improved by Ultra Plast TP01. Hence, Ultra Plast TP01 can serve as an effective coupling agent for rHDPE/PKS.