Physical properties of polyethylene-wood fiber-clay nanocomposites

In this study, nanocomposites based on polyethylene (PE), maleic anhydride grafted polyethylene (MAPE), recycled newsprint fibers, and organically modified montmorillonite (nanoclay) were made by injection molding. The effects of two variable factors, namely, the nanoclay and MAPE contents, on the c...

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Published in:Journal of applied polymer science 2010-12, Vol.118 (6), p.3255-3259
Main Authors: Sheshmani, Shabnam, Ashori, Alireza, Hamzeh, Yahya
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
biofibers
Blends
clay
Composites
Exact sciences and technology
fibers
fillers
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Nanocomposites
Nanomaterials
Nanostructure
Physical properties
Polyethylenes
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
Water absorption
Wood fibers
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Summary:In this study, nanocomposites based on polyethylene (PE), maleic anhydride grafted polyethylene (MAPE), recycled newsprint fibers, and organically modified montmorillonite (nanoclay) were made by injection molding. The effects of two variable factors, namely, the nanoclay and MAPE contents, on the composite physical properties were examined. All blends were made with a fiber-to-PE weight ratio of 30 : 70. The results show that the addition of MAPE and nanoclay in the nanocomposite formulation significantly improved both the stability and water absorption properties. The improving effect of MAPE could be explained by the improvement in the quality of adhesion between the polymer and fibers. Nanocomposites containing 5 wt % MAPE and nanoclay exhibited minimum water absorption during the whole duration of immersion. The results of this research study show that wood-plastic composites treated with a coupling agent and nanoclay will be desirable as building materials for outdoor applications.
ISSN:0021-8995
1097-4628
1097-4628
DOI:10.1002/app.32623