Preparation and mechanical characterization of chicken feather/PLA composites

Green composites, a bio‐based polymer matrix is reinforced by natural fibers, are special class of bio‐composites. Interest about green composites is continuously growing because they are environment‐friendly. This study describes the preparation and mechanical characterization of green composites u...

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Published in:Polymer composites 2017-05, Vol.38 (5), p.837-845
Main Authors: Baba, Buket Okutan, Özmen, Ugur
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bend strength
Biodegradable materials
Biopolymers
Compression tests
Compressive strength
Elongation
Extrusion molding
Feathers
Hardness
Impact strength
Injection molding
Mechanical properties
Modulus of elasticity
Modulus of rupture in bending
Polylactic acid
Polymer matrix composites
Tensile strength
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Summary:Green composites, a bio‐based polymer matrix is reinforced by natural fibers, are special class of bio‐composites. Interest about green composites is continuously growing because they are environment‐friendly. This study describes the preparation and mechanical characterization of green composites using polylactic acid (PLA) matrix including chicken feather fiber (CFF) as reinforcement. Extrusion and an injection molding process were used to prepare CFF/PLA composites at a controlled temperature range. CFF/PLA composites with fiber mass content of 2%, 5%, and 10% were manufactured. The effects of fiber concentration and fiber length on mechanical properties of CFF/PLA composites have been studied. Mechanical properties of composites were investigated by tensile, compression, bending, hardness, and Izod impact testing. The results of experiments indicated that Young's modulus, compressive strength, flexural modulus, and hardness of the PLA reinforced CFF composites are higher but tensile strength, elongation at break, bending strength and impact strength of them are lower than pure PLA. The results indicate that these types of composites can be used for various applications. POLYM. COMPOS., 38:837–845, 2017. © 2015 Society of Plastics Engineers
ISSN:0272-8397
1548-0569
DOI:10.1002/pc.23644