Recycling of Delonix regia Pods Biochar and Aluminium Filings in the Development of Thermally Conducting Hybrid Polystyrene Composites

Adeniyi, Adewale George; Abdulkareem, Sulyman A.; Adeyanju, Comfort Abidemi; Ighalo, Joshua O.

doi:10.1007/s10924-022-02413-5

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“…K, which could be a result of the thermal curing process it has undergone. This pattern is an improvement over similar composites that were cured at room temperature for a number of days 53,63 . It can therefore be concluded that the solvolysis of polystyrene waste can give rise to the development of thermally conducting materials.…”

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“…The presence of a carbon–carbon double bond in an alkene group was observed at the peak of 1654 cm −1 . A CN stretch was observed at 2281 cm −1 21,22 . The hydroxyl (OH) stretch of carboxylic acid was observed at 2653 and 2922 cm −1 .…”

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“…A C N stretch was observed at 2281 cm À1 . 21,22 The hydroxyl ( OH) stretch of carboxylic acid was observed at 2653 and 2922 cm À1 . The peak of 3399 cm À1 was assigned to the carbon-hydrogen stretch of an alkyne functional group ( C H).…”

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“…The hydrophilic nature of the composites due to the increased number of functional groups, like the hydroxyl group, can hamper their durability 19–21 . Another is the duration of curing, which usually occurs between 3 and 10 days, as most studies involved room temperature curing 22,23 …”

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“…[19][20][21] Another is the duration of curing, which usually occurs between 3 and 10 days, as most studies involved room temperature curing. 22,23 There is no doubt that the global cattle industry is a booming industry, especially in countries like Nigeria that rely on beef for some percentage of their protein. In fact, the global cattle population has been said to have reached 957.51 million head in 2020.…”

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Microstructural and thermal properties of thermally cured calcined cow bone/kaolin filled hybrid polystyrene composites

Adeniyi

Abdulkareem

Odimayomi

et al. 2023

Asia-Pacific J Chem Eng

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The advantages that plastic‐based composites provide over epoxy‐based composites have catalyzed interest in the former in recent years. Polystyrene, a common packaging plastic, has been used for the production of composites. However, its hydrophilicity and curing duration are issues that undermine its commercialization. In this study, two fillers, calcined cow bone and kaolin, were introduced into a polystyrene resin matrix in varying concentrations through the hand lay‐up method. The composites were thermally cured at a temperature of 200°C for 3 h, after which they were characterized for their thermal and microstructural properties. DSC analysis revealed that the presence of kaolin improved the thermal property of the composite more than cow bone. The FTIR results revealed that the filler(s) were incorporated into the matrix via chemical reactions, as evidenced by bond breakage and formation. EDX results confirmed the incorporation of the fillers, with carbon being the most dominant element in the composites. It showed that the cow bone introduced elements such as phosphorus and calcium, while the kaolin introduced elements such as silicon and aluminum to the composite. SEM micrographs showed the presence of good interfacial adhesion between the filler(s) and the matrix. This study has shown that thermal curing is a viable solution to the shortcomings of polystyrene‐based composites and their commercialization.

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