Thermal, structural and morphological properties of polypropylene and high density polyethylene polymer composites filled with waste urea formaldehyde

Polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) are the recyclable and easily processed thermoplastics which are commonly used as cable insulation materials. The improvement of thermal and structural properties of PP and HDPE is very important for aging processes. For this purpose, powdered...

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Published in:Polymer bulletin (Berlin, Germany) Germany), 2023-04, Vol.80 (4), p.4005-4022
Main Authors: Yağci, Özlem, Eker Gümüş, Beril, Taşdemir, Münir
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Building automation
Characterization and Evaluation of Materials
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Complex Fluids and Microfluidics
Economic crisis
Formaldehyde
Fourier transforms
High density polyethylenes
Infrared analysis
Infrared spectrophotometers
Injection molding
Mechanical properties
Morphology
Organic Chemistry
Original Paper
Physical Chemistry
Polyethylene
Polymer blends
Polymer matrix composites
Polymer Sciences
Polymers
Polypropylene
Production costs
Raw materials
Recycling
Resins
Small kitchen appliances
Soft and Granular Matter
Spectrophotometry
Thermoplastic resins
Ureas
Waste materials
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Summary:Polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) are the recyclable and easily processed thermoplastics which are commonly used as cable insulation materials. The improvement of thermal and structural properties of PP and HDPE is very important for aging processes. For this purpose, powdered waste urea–formaldehyde was added to PP and HDPE at 5 wt%, 10 wt%, 20 wt% and 30 wt% ratios. The thermal, structural and morphological properties of the produced samples were observed by using thermogravimetric differential thermal analyser, oxygen induction time tests, fourier transform infrared spectrophotometry, X-ray diffractometer and scanning electron microscopy. By the results of the relevant study, the thermal and oxidative stability of the composites was improved by the incorporation of WUF into the polymer matrices. In conclusion, powdered urea–formaldehyde can be a cost-effective and good filler for PP and HDPE.
ISSN:0170-0839
1436-2449
DOI:10.1007/s00289-022-04245-8