Melt fracture and rheology of linear low density polyethylene - calcium carbonate composites
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DOI: 10.1002/pen.24477
Abstract: Rheological behavior and melt fracture of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) calcium carbonate (CaCO3) composites were investigated. Two types of commercial inorganic fillers were used, unmodified and modified with stearic acid. Rheological capillary studies were conducted… read more here.
Keywords: calcium carbonate; rheology; melt fracture; polyethylene ... See more keywords
Antibacterial and Structural Properties and Printability of Starch/Clay/Polyethylene Composite Films
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DOI: 10.1007/s10924-017-1056-8
Abstract: A composite of thermoplastic starch (TPS), low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and citric acid-modified montmorillonite (CMMT) was prepared in a twin screw extruder for packaging film application. Starch was first converted to the thermoplastic state by using… read more here.
Keywords: antibacterial structural; structural properties; film; polyethylene ... See more keywords
Preparation and Determination of Antimicrobial Property of Cation-Exchanged Ecuadorian Natural Zeolite to be Used as Filler for Polyethylene and Polypropylene Matrices
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DOI: 10.1007/s10924-017-1153-8
Abstract: Zeolites are crystalline aluminosilicates with nanoporous structure, tasteless and non-toxic materials. In this study, silver ion-exchanged zeolite, which was prepared from the natural Ecuadorian zeolites was used as reinforcement material in low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and polypropylene… read more here.
Keywords: natural zeolite; zeolite; polypropylene; property ... See more keywords
Fiber-Matrix-Coupling Agent Interactions in Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Polyethylene Composites Under Gamma Irradiation
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DOI: 10.1007/s11029-019-09836-7
Abstract: Mixtures of a low density-polyethylene (LDPE) with a nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR), which is used as a coupling agent in polymer composites, were obtained by extrusion. A sol-gel analysis, together with the exclusion chromatography and… read more here.
Keywords: gamma irradiation; coupling agent; fiber; polyethylene ... See more keywords
Mechanical stabilization of proteolytically degradable polyethylene glycol dimethacrylate hydrogels through peptide interaction.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2018.03.001
Abstract: Balancing enhancement of neurite extension against loss of matrix support in synthetic hydrogels containing proteolytically degradable and bioactive signaling peptides to optimize tissue formation is difficult. Using a systematic approach, polyethylene glycol hydrogels containing concurrent… read more here.
Keywords: stabilization; proteolytically degradable; bioactive signaling; polyethylene glycol ... See more keywords
Performance and bacterial community profiles of sequencing batch reactors during long-term exposure to polyethylene terephthalate and polyethylene microplastics.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126393
Abstract: Microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), but much remains to be learned about their roles in WWTPs. Herein, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyethylene (PE) particles were added into sequencing batch reactors (SBRs),… read more here.
Keywords: batch reactors; polyethylene terephthalate; exposure; polyethylene ... See more keywords
The impact of co-combustion of polyethylene plastics and wood in a small residential boiler on emissions of gaseous pollutants, particulate matter, PAHs and 1,3,5- triphenylbenzene.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.12.127
Abstract: The aim of this study was to simulate a banned but widely spread practice of co-combustion of plastic with wood in a small residential boiler and to quantify its impact on emissions of gaseous pollutants,… read more here.
Keywords: boiler; pahs; combustion; small residential ... See more keywords
Elastoplastic behavior of highly cross‐linked and vitamin E‐stabilized polyethylene – A biomechanical study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2018.09.021
Abstract: Background: Vitamin E‐stabilized cross‐linked polyethylene has been touted to alleviate the negative effects of oxidation. Although it has demonstrated significant improvements in wear resistance, bio‐tribology, and oxidative resistance, little is known about the effect of… read more here.
Keywords: vitamin stabilized; cross linked; highly cross; study ... See more keywords
Efficacy of vitamin E for mechanical damage and oxidation of polyethylene rim by stem neck impingement.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2019.05.024
Abstract: BACKGROUND The aim of this study is to determine the influence of crosslinking and addition of 0.3 wt% vitamin E in a polyethylene rim on its mechanical damage and oxidation caused by impingement. METHODS Six ultrahigh-molecular… read more here.
Keywords: oxidation; polyethylene rim; polyethylene; mechanical damage ... See more keywords
Rotational molding parameters of wood-plastic composite materials made of recycled high density polyethylene and wood particles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2021.108876
Abstract: Abstract Recent investigations have demonstrated that it is possible to incorporate different natural fibers in the rotational molding process. In this perspective, the main purpose of this work is to study the influence of rotational… read more here.
Keywords: molding parameters; materials made; rotational molding; molding ... See more keywords
Interfaces in polyethylene oxide modified cellulose nanocrystal - Polyethylene matrix composites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compscitech.2017.11.009
Abstract: Abstract The interface between cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) in thermoplastic matrices is one of the most important issues prohibiting the development of CNC-based polymeric composites prepared via melt processing. In the present work, polyethylene oxide (PEO)… read more here.
Keywords: polyethylene oxide; interfaces polyethylene; polyethylene matrix; matrix ... See more keywords