Polymeric Composite Reinforced with PET Fiber Waste for Application in Civil Construction as a Cladding Element
The construction industry contributes enormously to the high levels of carbon dioxide on the planet. For this reason, the sector has been investing in the development of new products that reduce the environmental impact. This study developed a fibrous polymeric composite using industrial residues of...
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| author | Daniel Araujo Joyce Azevedo Pollyana Cardoso Benjamin Lazarus Matheus Morreira Lorrane Silva Josiane Barbosa |
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| description | The construction industry contributes enormously to the high levels of carbon dioxide on the planet. For this reason, the sector has been investing in the development of new products that reduce the environmental impact. This study developed a fibrous polymeric composite using industrial residues of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers for application in civil construction as a cladding element. The thermal and morphological characterization of the fiber was performed using Thermogravimetry (TG) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Composites with 1, 3, and 5% PET fibers were obtained. Mechanical, morphological properties, chemical resistance, the effect of ultraviolet radiation and water absorption of the composites were evaluated. The results were compared to parameters established by the Brazilian standard NBR 15.575-3. Fibers had a smooth surface but with small surface defects, diameter between 20 and 30 µm and thermal stability up to 325.44 °C. The addition of 5% PET fibers resulted in an increase of more than 300% in the impact resistance of the composites, but with a reduction in the flexural strength. The mechanical and chemical resistance results met the parameters established by the standard used in the study. The degradation chamber test indicated that PET fibers suffered more from exposure to ultraviolet radiation than the polymeric matrix. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-44a9bdac7ca04de4a96f1b98e953d04b2023-11-30T23:52:29ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602022-03-01147129310.3390/polym14071293Polymeric Composite Reinforced with PET Fiber Waste for Application in Civil Construction as a Cladding ElementDaniel Araujo0Joyce Azevedo1Pollyana Cardoso2Benjamin Lazarus3Matheus Morreira4Lorrane Silva5Josiane Barbosa6Department of Materials, University Center SENAI CIMATEC, Salvador 41650-010, BA, BrazilInstitute of Science, Technology and Innovation, Federal University of Bahia, Camaçari 42809-721, BA, BrazilDepartment of Materials, University Center SENAI CIMATEC, Salvador 41650-010, BA, BrazilMaterials Science and Engineering Program, University of Califórnia San Diego, San Diego, CA 92093, USACenter for Science and Technology in Energy and Sustainability, Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia, Feira de Santana 44042-280, BA, BrazilCenter for Science and Technology in Energy and Sustainability, Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia, Feira de Santana 44042-280, BA, BrazilDepartment of Materials, University Center SENAI CIMATEC, Salvador 41650-010, BA, BrazilThe construction industry contributes enormously to the high levels of carbon dioxide on the planet. For this reason, the sector has been investing in the development of new products that reduce the environmental impact. This study developed a fibrous polymeric composite using industrial residues of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers for application in civil construction as a cladding element. The thermal and morphological characterization of the fiber was performed using Thermogravimetry (TG) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Composites with 1, 3, and 5% PET fibers were obtained. Mechanical, morphological properties, chemical resistance, the effect of ultraviolet radiation and water absorption of the composites were evaluated. The results were compared to parameters established by the Brazilian standard NBR 15.575-3. Fibers had a smooth surface but with small surface defects, diameter between 20 and 30 µm and thermal stability up to 325.44 °C. The addition of 5% PET fibers resulted in an increase of more than 300% in the impact resistance of the composites, but with a reduction in the flexural strength. The mechanical and chemical resistance results met the parameters established by the standard used in the study. The degradation chamber test indicated that PET fibers suffered more from exposure to ultraviolet radiation than the polymeric matrix.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/7/1293polymercompositePET fiberindustrial wastecladdingconstruction |
| spellingShingle | Daniel Araujo Joyce Azevedo Pollyana Cardoso Benjamin Lazarus Matheus Morreira Lorrane Silva Josiane Barbosa Polymeric Composite Reinforced with PET Fiber Waste for Application in Civil Construction as a Cladding Element Polymers polymer composite PET fiber industrial waste cladding construction |
| title | Polymeric Composite Reinforced with PET Fiber Waste for Application in Civil Construction as a Cladding Element |
| title_full | Polymeric Composite Reinforced with PET Fiber Waste for Application in Civil Construction as a Cladding Element |
| title_fullStr | Polymeric Composite Reinforced with PET Fiber Waste for Application in Civil Construction as a Cladding Element |
| title_full_unstemmed | Polymeric Composite Reinforced with PET Fiber Waste for Application in Civil Construction as a Cladding Element |
| title_short | Polymeric Composite Reinforced with PET Fiber Waste for Application in Civil Construction as a Cladding Element |
| title_sort | polymeric composite reinforced with pet fiber waste for application in civil construction as a cladding element |
| topic | polymer composite PET fiber industrial waste cladding construction |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/7/1293 |
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