Amir Lashgari; Ayob Eshghi; Abolfazl Karegarfard; Ajang Tajedini
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In this research, the effect of nanoclay-particles on physical and mechanical properties of composites made using almond shell powder-polypropylene was studied. For this purpose, almond shell powder and nanoclay were used in three levels of 30%, 35% and 40% for almond and 0%, 2.5% and 5% for ...
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In this research, the effect of nanoclay-particles on physical and mechanical properties of composites made using almond shell powder-polypropylene was studied. For this purpose, almond shell powder and nanoclay were used in three levels of 30%, 35% and 40% for almond and 0%, 2.5% and 5% for nanoclay. In addition, 2% of Maleic Anhydride Polypropylene was added to all compositions. Then, wood-plastic nano-composite was formed using counter-rotating twin screw extruder and injection molding machine. Mechanical test including tensile, flexural, impact resistance, hardness and physical properties including water Absorption and Thickness Swelling after 2h and 24h immersion in water were measured. In addition X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) experiment was carried out to reveal how clay nano-particles are distributed across the manufactured composites and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) was also performed to investigate fracture surfaces. The results indicated that the presence of nano-clay did not influence the flexural and tensile elasticity modulus, and the presence of nano-clay reduced tensile and flexural resistance. The hardness and density of composites were higher than pure plastic and the impact resistance of all composites was lower than pure plastic. The presence of nano-clay did not significantly effect the physical properties of the composites (p< 0.05).The diffraction model of X-ray showed that nano-composite forms intercalation interlayer structure and the results of morphological investigation revealed that the samples containing 2.5 percent nano-clay and 35 percent of almond shell have the highest array of intercalation and the best transmittance.
Habib alah Khademi eslam; Zahra Yoosefnia; Esmaeil Ghasemi; Mohammad Talaeipoor
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The effect of nanoclay and coupling agent contents on the mechanical properties of wood flour/ polypropylene/ nanoclay composites was investigated. Wood flour content was constant at 40%, maleic anhydride at two levels of 2 and 4% and nanoclay (Cloisite 30B) at four levels of 0, 1, 3 and 5% were used. ...
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The effect of nanoclay and coupling agent contents on the mechanical properties of wood flour/ polypropylene/ nanoclay composites was investigated. Wood flour content was constant at 40%, maleic anhydride at two levels of 2 and 4% and nanoclay (Cloisite 30B) at four levels of 0, 1, 3 and 5% were used. The materials were mixed in an internal mixer at 180 o C, 60 rpm for 12 minutes, and then the specimens were fabricated by injection molding method. The mechanical properties such as tensile and flexural strength, flexural modulus and impact strength were measured. The nanoclay dispersion was examined by X-ray diffraction. The results indicated that the tensile and flexural strength, and the flexural modulus increased with increasing the nanoclay, but impact strength decreased. The tensile and flexural strength, flexural modulus increased as the compatibilizer content increased from 2 to 4%, but impact strength was decreased. The structural examination of the wood polymer nanocomposite with X-ray showed that nanoclay was distributed as intercalation structure in polymer matrix, and the d-spacing of layers were increased with increasing of nanoclay particles content.
Composite wood products
Hassan Zyaei; Habib alah Khademi eslam; Behzad Bazyar; Noraldin Nazarneghad
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The aim of this study was to determine effect of coupling agent contents on the thermal properties and nanoclay dispersion of reed flour /polypropylene /nanoclay composites. For this purpose we considered wood flour 40% fixed maleic anhydride in two levels (5% and 10%) and nanoclay (Cloisite 10A) in ...
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The aim of this study was to determine effect of coupling agent contents on the thermal properties and nanoclay dispersion of reed flour /polypropylene /nanoclay composites. For this purpose we considered wood flour 40% fixed maleic anhydride in two levels (5% and 10%) and nanoclay (Cloisite 10A) in three levels (0, 1 and 3%). The materials were mixed in an internal mixer with 175 oC, 60 rmp for 10 minutes and then the specimens were fabricated by injection molding method. The clay structure and dispersion processes have been studied by X-ray diffraction. Thermal characterizations of the nanocomposites were carried out using Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC). The results revealed that Enthalpy, Crystallinity and Crystalline temperature of composites were increased by adding up of coupling agent and nanoclay (in some levels) contents. The XRD patterns show the exfoliation structure of nanoclay that indicated on a good dispersion of clay in polymer matrix, which turn in a reason for increasing thermal properties.
Composite wood products
Behzad Kord
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In this study, the effect of nanoclay particles content on mechanical properties of wood polymer composite made of high density polyethylene and wood flour were investigated. For this aim, wood flour were compund with high density polyethylene at 50% by weight, and nanoclay with 0, 1, 3 and 5% ...
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In this study, the effect of nanoclay particles content on mechanical properties of wood polymer composite made of high density polyethylene and wood flour were investigated. For this aim, wood flour were compund with high density polyethylene at 50% by weight, and nanoclay with 0, 1, 3 and 5% were used, also 2% of MAHDPE was also used as the coupling agent in all formulatins. Then wood polymer nanocomposite were manufactured in injection molding. Mechanical tests such as tensile, bending and notched impact were performed on samples. Results indicated flextural modulus, flextural strength, tensile modulus tensile strength and were increased by increasing of nanoclay particles content, however, notched impact strength was reduced. Also, studies on structural behavior of wood polymer nanocomposite with x-ray showed that nanoclay distributed as intercalation structure in polymer matrix, and the d-spacing of layers were increased with increasing of nanoclay particles content
