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Influence of Accelerated Weathering on the Properties of Polypropylene/Polylactic Acid/Eucalyptus Wood Composites.
- Source :
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International Journal of Polymer Analysis & Characterization . May2013, Vol. 18 Issue 4, p315-327. 13p. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- In the view of producing environmentally friendly materials without compromising properties, new composites containing polypropylene as a matrix and eucalyptus wood, with or without 15% of polylactic acid, were melt processed. In order to improve compatibility between components, a chemical modification of wood with toluene-2,4-diisocyanate (TDI) was realized and evidenced by changes in FT-IR and XPS spectra. The morphological, mechanical, and thermal characterizations of the obtained composites were evaluated before and after accelerating weathering. The results showed that the material comprising 15% TDI-modified wood, PP, and 15% PLA exhibited the best properties. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1023666X
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Polymer Analysis & Characterization
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 87555014
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/1023666X.2013.784936