Mechanical and structural properties of polypropylene composites filled with graphite flakes

• Autorzy: Akinci A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The goal of the work is to study the polymer matrix composite (PMC) with isostactic Polypropylene (iPP) as a matrix material and graphite as a filler. Design/methodology/approach: Density and tensile strength have been carried out and the relationship between the graphite content and properties were examined. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) and SEM facilities were applied on the polished and fractured surfaces of PMC. Findings: Results showed that values of tensile were decrease by increasing graphite. Fractured surfaces showed that good interaction between the polypropylene and graphite particles. XRD and DSC investigations showed that the crystallization ratio changes in the iPP composites. Research limitations/implications: Graphite addition was observed to be an alternative additive to the iPP. If suitable coupling agents could be added to graphite and iPP mixtures, the mechanical properties can possibly be increased. Originality/value: It is thought that the nucleating effect of the graphite leads to an increased rate in orientation of the polymer.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

polymer; filler; crystallization; microstructure

PL

tworzywa sztuczne; napełniacz; krystalizacja; mikrostruktura

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Archives of Materials Science and Engineering
• Rocznik: 2009
• Tom: Vol. 35, nr 2
• Strony: 91--94
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 17 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Akinci A.

• Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Engineering Faculty, Sakarya University, Esentepe Campus, 54187, Adapazari, Turkey,

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