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Effect of nanoclay and silica on mechanical and morphological properties of jute cellulose polyethylene biocomposites
Author(s) -
Rahman Rezaur,
Rahman Mizanur,
Hamdan Sinin,
Hossen Faruk,
Lai Josephine Chang Hui,
Liew Fui Kiew
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of vinyl and additive technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.295
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1548-0585
pISSN - 1083-5601
DOI - 10.1002/vnl.21554
Subject(s) - materials science , thermogravimetric analysis , thermal stability , composite material , fourier transform infrared spectroscopy , polyethylene , cellulose , ultimate tensile strength , composite number , dynamic mechanical analysis , biocomposite , scanning electron microscope , polymer , chemical engineering , engineering
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 CO 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. J. VINYL ADDIT. TECHNOL., 23:E113–E118, 2017. © 2016 Society of Plastics Engineers