Potential of recycled polypropylene: A study on effect of natural fiber on the morphology and properties of biocomposite
This research explores the innovative fabrication and characterization of recycled polypropylene composites that reinforced by natural fibers, specifically date palm micro fibers (DPF). Employed a twin-screw extruder for the mixing, and injection molding technique for the samples fabrication. DPF wa...
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| author | Abdulmohsen Albedah Hany S. Abdo Sohail M.A.K. Mohammed Bel Abbes Bachir Bouiadjra Ebrahim H. Al-Ghurabi Othman Y. Alothman |
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| description | This research explores the innovative fabrication and characterization of recycled polypropylene composites that reinforced by natural fibers, specifically date palm micro fibers (DPF). Employed a twin-screw extruder for the mixing, and injection molding technique for the samples fabrication. DPF was incorporated at varying weight percentages (0, 2, 5, and 10 wt%). A comprehensive analysis, including thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), was conducted to assess thermal stability, chemical interactions and crystalline structure. Mechanical properties were evaluated through shore-D hardness and uniaxial tensile tests. Notably, the study revealed that an increased DPF filler content resulted in superior mechanical properties, such as enhanced shore-D hardness and tensile strength. This improvement was attributed to the alignment of DPF fillers and the recycled polypropylene matrix. The significance of this research lies in showcasing the promising potential of DPF as an eco-friendly reinforcement material in recycled polypropylene biocomposites, providing a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative for various engineering applications. The work contributes to advancing greener solutions in material science and highlights the unique advantages of DPF in enhancing composite materials. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-79a8099456dd42bdbf524cccd80af4022024-04-13T04:20:59ZengElsevierJournal of King Saud University: Science1018-36472024-05-01365103167Potential of recycled polypropylene: A study on effect of natural fiber on the morphology and properties of biocompositeAbdulmohsen Albedah0Hany S. Abdo1Sohail M.A.K. Mohammed2Bel Abbes Bachir Bouiadjra3Ebrahim H. Al-Ghurabi4Othman Y. Alothman5Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia; Corresponding author. Tel.: +966-114676827; fax: +966-114677339.Centre of Excellence for Research in Engineering Materials, Deanship of Scientific Research, King Saud University, Riyadh 11421, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Florida International University, 10555 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33174, USAMechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia; LMPM, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Sidi Bel Abbes, BP 89, Cité Ben M’hidi, Sidi Bel Abbes 22000, AlgeriaDepartment of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaThis research explores the innovative fabrication and characterization of recycled polypropylene composites that reinforced by natural fibers, specifically date palm micro fibers (DPF). Employed a twin-screw extruder for the mixing, and injection molding technique for the samples fabrication. DPF was incorporated at varying weight percentages (0, 2, 5, and 10 wt%). A comprehensive analysis, including thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), was conducted to assess thermal stability, chemical interactions and crystalline structure. Mechanical properties were evaluated through shore-D hardness and uniaxial tensile tests. Notably, the study revealed that an increased DPF filler content resulted in superior mechanical properties, such as enhanced shore-D hardness and tensile strength. This improvement was attributed to the alignment of DPF fillers and the recycled polypropylene matrix. The significance of this research lies in showcasing the promising potential of DPF as an eco-friendly reinforcement material in recycled polypropylene biocomposites, providing a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative for various engineering applications. The work contributes to advancing greener solutions in material science and highlights the unique advantages of DPF in enhancing composite materials.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S101836472400079XDate palm fiberRecycled-PolypropyleneBiocompositeMechanical Properties |
| spellingShingle | Abdulmohsen Albedah Hany S. Abdo Sohail M.A.K. Mohammed Bel Abbes Bachir Bouiadjra Ebrahim H. Al-Ghurabi Othman Y. Alothman Potential of recycled polypropylene: A study on effect of natural fiber on the morphology and properties of biocomposite Journal of King Saud University: Science Date palm fiber Recycled-Polypropylene Biocomposite Mechanical Properties |
| title | Potential of recycled polypropylene: A study on effect of natural fiber on the morphology and properties of biocomposite |
| title_full | Potential of recycled polypropylene: A study on effect of natural fiber on the morphology and properties of biocomposite |
| title_fullStr | Potential of recycled polypropylene: A study on effect of natural fiber on the morphology and properties of biocomposite |
| title_full_unstemmed | Potential of recycled polypropylene: A study on effect of natural fiber on the morphology and properties of biocomposite |
| title_short | Potential of recycled polypropylene: A study on effect of natural fiber on the morphology and properties of biocomposite |
| title_sort | potential of recycled polypropylene a study on effect of natural fiber on the morphology and properties of biocomposite |
| topic | Date palm fiber Recycled-Polypropylene Biocomposite Mechanical Properties |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S101836472400079X |
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