Novel hybrid composites based on polypropylene with basalt/carbon fiber (Rapid communication)

Kuciel, Stanisław; Kufel, Anna

doi:10.14314/polimery.2018.5.8

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“…The impact strength decreased for composites reinforced by basalt and glass fibers. It decreased approximately twice; however, in a previous research study, the impact strength was lower for hybrid composites with basalt/carbon [ 58 ]. The higher fiber content increased the impact strength, although the values are lower than for neat polypropylene.…”

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Basalt/Glass Fiber Polypropylene Hybrid Composites: Mechanical Properties at Different Temperatures and under Cyclic Loading and Micromechanical Modelling

2021

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Basalt/glass fiber polypropylene hybrid composites were developed as subjects of investigation, with the aim to characterize their properties. An injection molding machine was used to produce the test samples. The following three different tests, at various specimen temperatures, were conducted: tensile test, three-point flexural test, and Charpy impact test. To determine fatigue behavior, the samples were uniaxially loaded and unloaded. Mechanical hysteresis loops were recorded and the dissipation energy of each loop was calculated. To determine the adhesion and dispersion between the fibers and the matrix, the fractured surfaces of the various specimens, after the tensile test, were investigated using a scanning electron microscope. The results show that the production of a composite with both basalt and glass fibers, in a polypropylene matrix with maleic anhydride-grafted polypropylene, can be successfully achieved. The addition of the two types of fibers increased the tensile strength by 306% and the tensile modulus by 333% for a composition, with 20% by weight, of fibers. The material properties were estimated with the help of a simulation software, and validated with a FEA. A satisfactory correlation between the simulation and measurement data was achieved. The error lays in a range of 2% between the maximum stress values. At a lower strain (up to 0.02), the stress values are very well matched.

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Basalt/Glass Fiber Polypropylene Hybrid Composites: Mechanical Properties at Different Temperatures and under Cyclic Loading and Micromechanical Modelling

2021

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“…For example, shrinkage will lead to an inaccurate size; hence, it is necessary to reduce PP shrinkage. The shrinkage of tested composites was lower than that for our previously tested basalt/carbon PP composites [21].…”

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Basalt/Wood Hybrid Composites Based on Polypropylene: Morphology, Processing Properties, and Mechanical and Thermal Expansion Performance

Kufel¹,

Kuciel²

2019

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The main aim of this study was to investigate the effect of basalt fiber (BF) reinforcement in wood–plastic composites (WPCs). Basalt/wood hybrid composites based on polypropylene (PP) were prepared with different percentages of the reinforcement (the total fiber content was 10 wt%, 15 wt%, and 20 wt%). The BCS17-6.4-KV16 chopped basalt fibers with nominal diameter of 17 μm, cutting length of 6.4 mm, and wood fibers—Lignocel C 120 with the particle size of 70–150 µm—were used as a reinforcement. Composites were produced by the injection molding method. The density of the produced composites and their processing properties such as Vicat softening point and shrinkage were determined. In addition, the thermal expansion behavior of filled plastic composites was investigated. Mechanical tests were subsequently performed to evaluate the tensile, flexural, and impact properties at various temperatures (i.e., at −24 °C, 23 °C, and 80 °C) and after soaking in water. Scanning electron microscopy images were acquired to assess the effects of reinforcement and homogenization of mixtures and to determine the characteristics of the microstructure. The results showed that the hybridization process improved the tensile and flexural properties of reinforced wood composites. Moreover, the incorporation of high-strength basalt fibers into the composite led to increased stiffness. Even a small addition of 10 wt% total fibers led to a significant decrease in shrinkage and coefficient of thermal expansion.

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“…Due to the limited adhesion of the material to the anthracite particles, it is not possible to transfer stresses from the polymer matrix to the filler as efficiently as in the case of typical reinforcements, e.g. glass or carbon fibres or graphene fillers [21][22][23]. For example hybrid polypropylene composites with 10 wt % basalt fibers and 10 wt % carbon fibers are characterized by more ten two and a half times increase in strength [21].…”

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“…glass or carbon fibres or graphene fillers [21][22][23]. For example hybrid polypropylene composites with 10 wt % basalt fibers and 10 wt % carbon fibers are characterized by more ten two and a half times increase in strength [21]. For this reason, no increase in material strength above the value of this parameter characteristic for an unfilled matrix (30.9 MPa) is observed.…”

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Archives of Metallurgy and Materials

Polok-Rubiniec,

Włodarczyk-Fligier,

Chmielnicki

2020

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The article presents the results of research concerning the effect of anthracite dust with 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% content in composites with a polypropylene matrix on selected properties. Hardness was examined with the Shore's D method; stiffness, tensile strength as well as (MFR) Melt Flow Rate and (MVR) Melt Volume Rate of the investigated material were evaluated; wettability of the obtained material was also determined. Surface and volume resistivity were also investigated; the thermal properties of the filler were determined by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). It was found that the investigated polypropylene composites filled with anthracite dust are hydrophobic materials and the composite hardness and stiffness are growing along with the volumetric increase of anthracite. It was noted that anthracite reinforces the material to a limited extent.

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Novel hybrid composites based on polypropylene with basalt/carbon fiber (Rapid communication)

Cited by 11 publications

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Basalt/Glass Fiber Polypropylene Hybrid Composites: Mechanical Properties at Different Temperatures and under Cyclic Loading and Micromechanical Modelling

Basalt/Glass Fiber Polypropylene Hybrid Composites: Mechanical Properties at Different Temperatures and under Cyclic Loading and Micromechanical Modelling

Basalt/Wood Hybrid Composites Based on Polypropylene: Morphology, Processing Properties, and Mechanical and Thermal Expansion Performance

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