Investigation on the impact of multi wall carbon nano tubes (MWCNT) addition on the mechanical properties, water absorption and thickness swelling of polypropylene/old corrugated container fibers composite

Asgari, Alireza; Jahan Latibari, Ahmad; Sepidedam, Seiad Javad

doi:10.22092/ijwpr.2012.116213

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

¹ M.Sc. Student, Wood and Paper Science and Technology Dept. Islamic Azad University Karaj, Iran

² Professor, Wood and Paper Science and Technology Dept. Islamic Azad University Karaj, Iran

³ Assistant Professor, Wood and Paper Science and Technology Dept. Islamic Azad University Karaj, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22092/ijwpr.2012.116213

Abstract

The impact of Multi Wall Carbon Nano Tubes addition on mechanical properties, water absorption and thickness swelling of polypropylene/old corrugated container (OCC) fiber composites was investigated. Polypropylene/ OCC fiber composite was prepared using 30% OCC fiber, 67% polypropylene and 3% MAPP. Three levels of multi wall carbon nano tubes (1, 2, 4% based on the weight of fiber/polypropylene/MAPP mixture) were added. Composite compound was prepared using a Haake mixer and the test samples were extruded. The results of strength measurement indicated that when 1 or 2% multi wall carbon nanotubes were added, Izod impact strength and flexural strength improved. Higher flexural modulus of elasticity was reached as either 2 or 4% multi wall carbon nano tubes was added. The performance of 4% multi wall carbon nano tubes on flexural modulus of elasticity was superior. Lower water absorption and thickness swelling levels were observed, as 1% multi wall carbon nano tubes was added.

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Iranian Journal of Wood and Paper Science Research

Investigation on the impact of multi wall carbon nano tubes (MWCNT) addition on the mechanical properties, water absorption and thickness swelling of polypropylene/old corrugated container fibers composite

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Volume 27, Issue 3 - Serial Number 40
September 2012
Pages 522-535

Investigation on the impact of multi wall carbon nano tubes (MWCNT) addition on the mechanical properties, water absorption and thickness swelling of polypropylene/old corrugated container fibers composite

References

References

Volume 27, Issue 3 - Serial Number 40September 2012Pages 522-535

Volume 27, Issue 3 - Serial Number 40
September 2012
Pages 522-535