Effect of nanoclay and silica on mechanical and morphological properties of jute cellulose polyethylene biocomposites

In this study, jute cellulose/polyethylene (PE) biocomposites were prepared using a hot press machine. Silica and nanoclay act as reinforcing agents in the composite system. The effects of clay and silica addition on the mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of jute cellulose/PE biocompo...

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Main Authors: Md. Rezaur, Rahman, Md Mizanur, Rahman, Sinin, Hamdan, Md Faruk, Hossen, Chang, Josephine Hui Lai, Fui, Kiew Liew
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author Md. Rezaur, Rahman
Md Mizanur, Rahman
Sinin, Hamdan
Md Faruk, Hossen
Chang, Josephine Hui Lai
Fui, Kiew Liew
author_facet Md. Rezaur, Rahman
Md Mizanur, Rahman
Sinin, Hamdan
Md Faruk, Hossen
Chang, Josephine Hui Lai
Fui, Kiew Liew
author_sort Md. Rezaur, Rahman
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description In this study, jute cellulose/polyethylene (PE) biocomposites were prepared using a hot press machine. Silica and nanoclay act as reinforcing agents in the composite system. The effects of clay and silica addition on the mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of jute cellulose/PE biocomposites with different fiber loadings (5, 10, 15, and 20 wt %) were investigated. The biocomposites were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. The mechanical properties were investigated using a universal testing machine. From FTIR results, it indicates that the CO stretching vibration had disappeared, while the intensity of peaks at 1718 and 1716 cm−1 appeared after addition of silica. The better interfacial bonding between jute cellulose/PE/silica biocomposites are reflected in the enhancement of the mechanical properties as well as thermal stability. The tensile strength and modulus had shown the highest values as well as higher activation energy for thermal decomposition. The surface area analysis result showed that the jute cellulose/PE/silica biocomposites have higher surface area and pore volume with less pore size. The manufactured biocomposites can be used in interior and exterior applications as well as a construction material.
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spelling unimas-186972021-04-27T22:27:39Z http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/18697/ Effect of nanoclay and silica on mechanical and morphological properties of jute cellulose polyethylene biocomposites Md. Rezaur, Rahman Md Mizanur, Rahman Sinin, Hamdan Md Faruk, Hossen Chang, Josephine Hui Lai Fui, Kiew Liew TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) In this study, jute cellulose/polyethylene (PE) biocomposites were prepared using a hot press machine. Silica and nanoclay act as reinforcing agents in the composite system. The effects of clay and silica addition on the mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of jute cellulose/PE biocomposites with different fiber loadings (5, 10, 15, and 20 wt %) were investigated. The biocomposites were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. The mechanical properties were investigated using a universal testing machine. From FTIR results, it indicates that the CO stretching vibration had disappeared, while the intensity of peaks at 1718 and 1716 cm−1 appeared after addition of silica. The better interfacial bonding between jute cellulose/PE/silica biocomposites are reflected in the enhancement of the mechanical properties as well as thermal stability. The tensile strength and modulus had shown the highest values as well as higher activation energy for thermal decomposition. The surface area analysis result showed that the jute cellulose/PE/silica biocomposites have higher surface area and pore volume with less pore size. The manufactured biocomposites can be used in interior and exterior applications as well as a construction material. John Wiley and Sons Ltd 2017-09 Article PeerReviewed text en http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/18697/1/Rezaur%20Rahman.pdf Md. Rezaur, Rahman and Md Mizanur, Rahman and Sinin, Hamdan and Md Faruk, Hossen and Chang, Josephine Hui Lai and Fui, Kiew Liew (2017) Effect of nanoclay and silica on mechanical and morphological properties of jute cellulose polyethylene biocomposites. Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, 23. E113-E118. ISSN 1083-5601 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/vnl.21554 DOI: 10.1002/vnl.21554
spellingShingle TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Md. Rezaur, Rahman
Md Mizanur, Rahman
Sinin, Hamdan
Md Faruk, Hossen
Chang, Josephine Hui Lai
Fui, Kiew Liew
Effect of nanoclay and silica on mechanical and morphological properties of jute cellulose polyethylene biocomposites
title Effect of nanoclay and silica on mechanical and morphological properties of jute cellulose polyethylene biocomposites
title_full Effect of nanoclay and silica on mechanical and morphological properties of jute cellulose polyethylene biocomposites
title_fullStr Effect of nanoclay and silica on mechanical and morphological properties of jute cellulose polyethylene biocomposites
title_full_unstemmed Effect of nanoclay and silica on mechanical and morphological properties of jute cellulose polyethylene biocomposites
title_short Effect of nanoclay and silica on mechanical and morphological properties of jute cellulose polyethylene biocomposites
title_sort effect of nanoclay and silica on mechanical and morphological properties of jute cellulose polyethylene biocomposites
topic TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
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http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/18697/
http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/18697/1/Rezaur%20Rahman.pdf