Effect of addition of sepiolite on the mechanical properties of glass fiber reinforced polypropylene

Abstract

Short glass fiber reinforced polypropylene is one of the composites with the widest range of applications in the plastics industry. The partial replacement of the glass fibers by sepiolite, brings forth a hybrid composite with better mechanical properties and, as a result, enhanced compatibility and better interfacial adhesion as a consequence of the surface properties of the sepiolite. The results obtained are also interesting from a practical point of view, as they allow for considerable reductions in the costs of the formulation. ZUSAMMENFASSUNG:Mit Kurzglasfasern verstarktes Polypropylen ist eines der in der Kunststoffindustrie am haufigsten verwendeten Composites. Der teilweise Ersatz der Glasfasern durch Sepiolite fuhrt zu einem hybriden Composite mit besseren mechanischen Eigenschaften infolge besserer Kompatibilitat und eines erhohten Haftvermogens der Grenzflachen, das auf der Oberflachenbeschaffenheit des Sepiolites beruht. Auch aus der Sicht der Praxis sind die erhaltenen Ergebnisse bemerkenswert, da das Verfahren eine Kostensenkung bei der Formulierung gestattet.

Erosion Behavior of Glass-epoxy Composites Filled with SiC from Bamboo Leaf

“…The physical and mechanical characteristics can further be modified by adding a solid filler phase to the matrix body during the composite preparation. It has been observed that by incorporating filler particles into fiber-reinforced composites, synergistic effects can be achieved in the form of higher modulus and reduced material cost, yet accompanied with decreased strength and impact toughness (Acosta, et al 1986;Pukanszky, 1995). Gracia, et al (1987Gracia, et al ( , 1983 suggested this kind of multi-phase composite technique to improve the matrix-dominated properties of continuous fiber-reinforced composites.…”

Effect of cenosphere filler surface treatment on the erosion behavior of epoxy matrix syntactic foams

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Effect of Filler Content and Alkalization on Mechanical and Erosion Wear Behavior of CBPD Filled Bamboo Fiber Composites

“…Being light-weight, they are the most suitable materials for weight sensitive applications, but their high cost becomes a limiting factor for commercial applications. However, it has been observed that by incorporating filler particles into the fiber reinforced composites the performance of composites can be improved [6][7][8][9][10][11][12]. Cement By-Pass Dust (CBPD) is a by-product of cement manufacturing.…”