Mechanical and End-Use Properties of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Filled with Plantain Peel Powder

International Journal of Polymer and Textile Engineering

© 2019 by SSRG - IJPTE Journal

Volume 6 Issue 3

Year of Publication : 2019

Authors : Ohaga, S., Igwe, I. O. , Nwapa, C.

10.14445/23942592/IJPTE-V6I3P102

How to Cite?

Ohaga, S., Igwe, I. O. , Nwapa, C., "Mechanical and End-Use Properties of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Filled with Plantain Peel Powder," SSRG International Journal of Polymer and Textile Engineering, vol. 6,  no. 3, pp. 17-25, 2019. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942592/IJPTE-V6I3P102

Abstract:

The mechanical and end-use properties of plantain peel powder (PPP) filled high density polyethylene (HDPE) was studied at filler particle size of 0.075 and 0.30 mm. The filler content of 0, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, and 30 wt % were used in preparing the HDPE composite. Polyethylene-graft-maleic anhydride (MAPE) was used as the compatibilizing agent in this study. Three replicated specimens of each composition were tested for each property, and the resulting average data were reported. The composites were produced by extrusion method. The tensile strength and elongation at break reduced with increase in filler content however there was improvement in these two properties when the MAPE was added into the composites. The critical interfacial saturation concentration of MAPE was found to be 1.40 wt. % for PPP filler of particle size 0.075 mm and 1.75 wt. % for 0.30 mm filler particle size. Also the hardness, specific gravity, water absorption and flame propagation showed improved results with addition of MAPE into the composites.

Keywords:

plantain peel powder, specific gravity, water absorption, tensile strength. Elongation at break, high density polyethylene.

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