Characterization of CaCO<sub>3</sub> Filled Poly(lactic) Acid and Bio Polyethylene Materials for Building Applications
Noise pollution has been identified as a cause of a broad spectrum of diseases, motivating researchers to identify building materials capable of attenuating this pollution. The most common solution is the use of gypsum boards, which show a good response for low frequencies but have a poorer response...
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| author | Ferran Serra-Parareda Jesús Alba Quim Tarrés Francesc X. Espinach Pere Mutjé Marc Delgado-Aguilar |
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| description | Noise pollution has been identified as a cause of a broad spectrum of diseases, motivating researchers to identify building materials capable of attenuating this pollution. The most common solution is the use of gypsum boards, which show a good response for low frequencies but have a poorer response for high frequencies. In addition, due to environmental concerns associated with buildings, the use of materials that minimize environmental impacts must be favored. In this research, two biopolymers, a poly(lactic) acid and a bio-polyethylene, were filled with two typologies of calcium carbonate, and their soundproofing properties were tested using impedance tubes. In addition, the morphology of the fillers was characterized, and here we discuss its impact on the mechanical properties of the composites. The results showed that the incorporation of calcium carbonate into bio-based thermoplastic materials can represent a strong alternative to gypsum, because their mechanical properties and sound barrier performance are superior. In addition, the inclusion of mineral fillers in thermoplastic materials has a positive impact on production costs, in addition to preserving the advantages of thermoplastics in terms of processing and recycling. Although the use of carbonate calcium decreases the mechanical properties of the materials, it enables the production of materials with insulation that is four-fold higher than that of gypsum. This demonstrates the potential of these materials as building lightweight solutions. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cbe8f77bc5e04279826117b9588b84282023-11-22T16:38:58ZengMDPI AGPolymers2073-43602021-09-011319332310.3390/polym13193323Characterization of CaCO<sub>3</sub> Filled Poly(lactic) Acid and Bio Polyethylene Materials for Building ApplicationsFerran Serra-Parareda0Jesús Alba1Quim Tarrés2Francesc X. Espinach3Pere Mutjé4Marc Delgado-Aguilar5LEPAMAP-PRODIS Research Group, University of Girona, C/Maria Aurèlia Capmany, 61, 17003 Girona, SpainCentro de Tecnologías Físicas, Universitat Politècnica de València, EPS Gandia, C/Paranimf, 1, Grao de Gandia, 46730 Valencia, SpainLEPAMAP-PRODIS Research Group, University of Girona, C/Maria Aurèlia Capmany, 61, 17003 Girona, SpainLEPAMAP-PRODIS Research Group, University of Girona, C/Maria Aurèlia Capmany, 61, 17003 Girona, SpainLEPAMAP-PRODIS Research Group, University of Girona, C/Maria Aurèlia Capmany, 61, 17003 Girona, SpainLEPAMAP-PRODIS Research Group, University of Girona, C/Maria Aurèlia Capmany, 61, 17003 Girona, SpainNoise pollution has been identified as a cause of a broad spectrum of diseases, motivating researchers to identify building materials capable of attenuating this pollution. The most common solution is the use of gypsum boards, which show a good response for low frequencies but have a poorer response for high frequencies. In addition, due to environmental concerns associated with buildings, the use of materials that minimize environmental impacts must be favored. In this research, two biopolymers, a poly(lactic) acid and a bio-polyethylene, were filled with two typologies of calcium carbonate, and their soundproofing properties were tested using impedance tubes. In addition, the morphology of the fillers was characterized, and here we discuss its impact on the mechanical properties of the composites. The results showed that the incorporation of calcium carbonate into bio-based thermoplastic materials can represent a strong alternative to gypsum, because their mechanical properties and sound barrier performance are superior. In addition, the inclusion of mineral fillers in thermoplastic materials has a positive impact on production costs, in addition to preserving the advantages of thermoplastics in terms of processing and recycling. Although the use of carbonate calcium decreases the mechanical properties of the materials, it enables the production of materials with insulation that is four-fold higher than that of gypsum. This demonstrates the potential of these materials as building lightweight solutions.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/19/3323acoustic performancegypsumcalcium carbonatePLABioPEmechanical properties |
| spellingShingle | Ferran Serra-Parareda Jesús Alba Quim Tarrés Francesc X. Espinach Pere Mutjé Marc Delgado-Aguilar Characterization of CaCO<sub>3</sub> Filled Poly(lactic) Acid and Bio Polyethylene Materials for Building Applications Polymers acoustic performance gypsum calcium carbonate PLA BioPE mechanical properties |
| title | Characterization of CaCO<sub>3</sub> Filled Poly(lactic) Acid and Bio Polyethylene Materials for Building Applications |
| title_full | Characterization of CaCO<sub>3</sub> Filled Poly(lactic) Acid and Bio Polyethylene Materials for Building Applications |
| title_fullStr | Characterization of CaCO<sub>3</sub> Filled Poly(lactic) Acid and Bio Polyethylene Materials for Building Applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Characterization of CaCO<sub>3</sub> Filled Poly(lactic) Acid and Bio Polyethylene Materials for Building Applications |
| title_short | Characterization of CaCO<sub>3</sub> Filled Poly(lactic) Acid and Bio Polyethylene Materials for Building Applications |
| title_sort | characterization of caco sub 3 sub filled poly lactic acid and bio polyethylene materials for building applications |
| topic | acoustic performance gypsum calcium carbonate PLA BioPE mechanical properties |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/19/3323 |
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