Electrical and thermal phenomena in low‐density polyethylene/carbon black composites near the percolation threshold
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DOI: 10.1002/app.47043
Abstract: Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)/carbon black (CB) composites were fabricated via meltcompounding technique. The percolation threshold was found to be around 20 wt% CB, and an electrical network formed by conductive CB was proven by SEM investigation.… read more here.
Keywords: density polyethylene; percolation; low density; carbon black ... See more keywords
Effect of Rice Husk Derived Nanosilica on the Structure, Properties and Biodegradability of Corn-Starch/LDPE Composites
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DOI: 10.1007/s10924-019-01386-2
Abstract: Development of material with enhanced mechanical properties and biodegradability by the incorporation of synthesized inorganic nanostructured mesoporous silica from rice husk has been investigated. The produced nanosilica (≈ 25 nm and 213.045 m2/g surface area) and nanosilica blended… read more here.
Keywords: rice husk; ldpe; properties biodegradability; starch ... See more keywords
Blending of phthalated starch and surface functionalized rice husk extracted nanosilica with LDPE towards developing an efficient packaging substitute
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-06430-1
Abstract: Starch was transformed to hydrophobic starch phthalate (contact angle 109°) in order to achieve a good dispersion in LDPE matrix. Nanosilica derived from rice husk after aminopropyltrimethoxysilane functionalization was also incorporated into the blend as… read more here.
Keywords: starch phthalate; ldpe; rice husk; starch ... See more keywords
Effect of particle size distribution on thermo-mechanical properties of NiO filled LDPE composites
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DOI: 10.1007/s12034-019-1853-x
Abstract: The effect of nickel oxide (micro) addition on thermo-physical and mechanical properties of low density polyethylene (LDPE) has been studied. The samples have been prepared by the melt mixing process. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) and… read more here.
Keywords: particle size; size distribution; thermo mechanical; ldpe composites ... See more keywords
Fungal-mediated deterioration and biodegradation study of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) isolated from municipal dump yard in Chennai, India
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DOI: 10.1007/s40974-018-0085-z
Abstract: Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is a conventionally used polymer and possesses diverse applications in various industries due to its low cost, excellent strength, and numerous mechano-thermal properties. Unfortunately, the deliberate and unconscious release of excess polythene… read more here.
Keywords: biodegradation; municipal dump; density polyethylene; polyethylene ldpe ... See more keywords
Analysis and microbial degradation of Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) in Winogradsky column.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2021.111646
Abstract: Plastic pollution is threatening the world and the life in it. Cost-effective and eco-friendly treatment is the need of the hour. Treating plastics using chemical methods adds up chemicals into the environment with toxic byproducts.… read more here.
Keywords: degradation; column; analysis; winogradsky column ... See more keywords
Development of antimicrobial LDPE/Cu nanocomposite food packaging film for extended shelf life of peda
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2018.04.001
Abstract: Abstract Low density polyethylene /copper nanocomposites with strong antimicrobial activity and barrier properties were successfully prepared for active food packaging which showed of extended shelf life of Peda (Indian sweet dairy product). Copper nanoparticles (Cu-NPs)… read more here.
Keywords: food packaging; shelf life; ldpe; food ... See more keywords
Co-pyrolysis of LDPE and cellulose: Synergies during devolatilization and condensation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jaap.2017.05.016
Abstract: Abstract The nature and mechanisms of synergistic effects observed during the co-pyrolysis of cellulose and low density polyethylene (LDPE), two major components in municipal solid wastes, were investigated at milligram and gram-scales. Pyrolysis of a… read more here.
Keywords: pyrolysis; gas; condensation; devolatilization condensation ... See more keywords
Study of the thermal behavior, kinetics, and product characterization of biomass and low-density polyethylene co-pyrolysis by thermogravimetric analysis and pyrolysis-GC/MS
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jaap.2018.04.001
Abstract: Abstract The present study aims to improve the yields and selectivity of aromatic hydrocarbons in the catalytic pyrolysis of biomass by the addition of low-density polyethylene (LDPE), which has a higher hydrogen-carbon ratio than biomass.… read more here.
Keywords: pyrolysis; biomass; low density; pyrolysis biomass ... See more keywords
Sorption kinetics of parent and substituted PAHs for low-density polyethylene (LDPE): Determining their partition coefficients between LDPE and water (KLDPE) for passive sampling.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2019.07.021
Abstract: Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) has been widely used as a sorbent for passive sampling of hydrophobic organic contaminants (HOCs) in aquatic environments. However, it has seen only limited application in passive sampling for measurement of freely… read more here.
Keywords: ldpe; parent substituted; density polyethylene; low density ... See more keywords
Effect of mercerization on the properties and biodegradation behavior of LDPE and LDPE/PHB hybrid composites filled with castor bean cake
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DOI: 10.1080/14658011.2023.2207060
Abstract: ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of mercerization of castor cake on the tensile and biodegradation behaviour of LDPE and LDPE/PHB composites. Polymer composites filled with raw castor cake (CC)… read more here.
Keywords: effect; castor; ldpe; cake ... See more keywords