This study investigated the effect of milk packet waste (Tetra Pak™) and maleic anhydride–grafted polyethylene (MAPE) on the physical and mechanical properties of wood–plastic composites. Tetra Pak was used in four levels (0, 10, 20, and 30%) and MAPE was applied in two levels (0 and 3%). The morphology of the samples was characterized using the scanning electron microscope technique. The results showed that adding Tetra Pak and MAPE to samples increased the flexural strength and modulus of elasticity and reduced 24-h water absorption and thickness swelling. The results were also confirmed by electron microscopy images.
The present study seeks to investigate the effect of beverage storage carton (Tetra Pak™) waste and maleic anhydride-grafted polyethylene (MAPE), coordinated to light polyethylene on the mechanical properties of wood–plastic composites. Four levels of Tetra Pak™ (0%, 10%, 20%, and 30%) and two levels MAPE (0% and 3%) were used. At first, the materials were mixed in a Haake internal mixer and then the samples were made through the injection molding method. The results showed that the composites containing 30% of Tetra Pak™ and 3% MAPE have the highest strength and tensile modulus. Moreover, the sample Tetra Pak™ and containing 3% of MAPE has the highest impact resistance. These results have been confirmed by scanning electron microscopy.
The study aimed at investigating the impact of Microwave Heat Treatment (MHT) on the physical and mechanical properties of wood flour (WF)/Nano-SiO2/High-Density polyethylene composites by varying Nano-SiO2 loading from 0, 1, 2, and 3% wt with a constant WF loading at 50% wt. By milling the materials in which were firstly mixed in a twin-screw extruder (Brabender® Plasti-Corder®), wood-plastic composites ASTM Standard samples were produced by an injection molding machine. Microwave irradiation with a power of 900 W and a temperature of 85°C for 7 min was applied for post-treatment of WPCs. After applying the microwave treatment, samples were subjected to physical and mechanical tests. The results indicated that increased Nano-SiO2 loading up to 3 wt% led to increasing the flexural strength and modulus while decreasing the impact resistance, water absorption, and thickness swelling of samples. As such, morphological analyses revealed that MHT increased the flexural modulus and strength, as well as, decreased the impact strength, water adsorption, and thickness swelling of the samples.
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