The production of stretched polypropylene (PP) tapes for packaging has recently led to advancements in raffia packaging, which has improved multiple technical characteristics. In addition to the beneficial economic impact, this packaging is more sustainable. The present work evaluated the properties of stretch tapes obtained with different concentrations of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) to reduce the cost of production of raffia packaging. We produced the tapes in an industrial environment using a single-screw extruder with a flat die containing 3, 7, 10, 15, 17, and 20 wt % of CaCO3. The tensile strength, elongation, and toughness of the tapes were evaluated. Tensile strength and toughness increase with the addition of CaCO3 while the elongation decreases. Stearic acid (CH3(CH2)16COOH) in the filler contributed positively to the dispersion and distribution of the filler in the matrix, preserving the mechanical properties. The results showed that incorporating CaCO3 in flat strips stretched from PP emerges as an alternative for cost reduction with raw material for raffia packaging.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
customersupport@researchsolutions.com
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.