Mechanical and viscoelastic properties of basalt-hemp hybrid reinforced polypropylene
Mechanical and viscoelastic properties of basalt-hemp hybrid reinforced polypropylene
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10.1177/08927057231177249
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发表时间:
2023-05
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3.3
通讯作者:
K. Rhodes;M. R. Pelaez-Samaniego;A. Kiziltas;J. Preston;M. Meysami;Andrew Geda;V. Yadama
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K. Rhodes;M. R. Pelaez-Samaniego;A. Kiziltas;J. Preston;M. Meysami;Andrew Geda;V. Yadama
A growing concern of climate change and waste pollution is causing a shift in products towards green materials. The automotive industry is exploring environmentally friendly alternatives to glass fibers (GF). This research focuses on understanding interactions between constituents of biocomposites made up of basalt fiber (BF) and hemp hurd particle fiber (HF) reinforced polypropylene (PP), and statistically comparing the mechanical properties. The addition of a coupling agent has significantly improved the performance and fiber-matrix interactions in the biocomposite blends. The elastic modulus of some BF/HF/PP mixtures were comparable to the GF/PP composite; however, the GF still outperformed in strength. Rotational and capillary rheometer analysis determined the viscosities of all formulations displaying that basalt composites were consistently lower in viscosity than the glass fiber composite, indicating easier processing conditions.