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Development of a new composite material from waste polymers, natural fiber, and mineral fillers
Author(s) -
Ramirez Amando Padilla,
Solis Antonio Sánchez
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.1984.070290714
Subject(s) - materials science , composite material , polyethylene , composite number , polymer , fiber , mineral , cement , natural fiber , metallurgy
This work describes a panel made from waste polyethylene, henequen fibers, and mineral fillers. The physical and mechanical properties of the product were determined and compared with the properties of commercial panels. The new material has good mechanical properties and high environmental resistance. Its thermal insulating capacity is about 10 times better than that of asbestos–cement panels. The adhesion grade between fibers and polymer was investigated.