Effect of filler material and foaming agent on practical properties of wood plastic composites

In this study, feasibility of foaming wood plastic composites using injection molding process was investigated. The effect of lignocellulosic raw material (Poplar saw dust and soybean straw flour) on the properties of composites was examined. Wood plastic composite boards with 3.2 mm thickness, 105...

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Autores principales: Abdolah Elyasi, Kazem ِDosthosseini, Mehdi Tajvidi, Amir hossein Behravesh
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Publicado: Regional Information Center for Science and Technology (RICeST) 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/24af680016a84429bcb2cbcd785c1943
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Sumario:In this study, feasibility of foaming wood plastic composites using injection molding process was investigated. The effect of lignocellulosic raw material (Poplar saw dust and soybean straw flour) on the properties of composites was examined. Wood plastic composite boards with 3.2 mm thickness, 105 mm width and 105 mm length were prepared using high density polyethylene granules.  The foaming agent (Azodicarbonamide) at 2 wt % was also used. The scanning electron microscope micrographs confirmed that foaming process has been successfully carried out. The Results showed that all mechanical properties (except the impact strength) decreased while water absorption increased as the microcellular foaming method was used. Adding soybean straw flour to the foam structure led to​​ the decrease in flexural strength, flexural modulus of elasticity and tensile strength. Water absorption and thickness swelling were negatively affected with the addition of soybean straw flour.