Open AccessPolymer composites from disposed car elements
Author(s) -
Z. Tartakowski,
Maksymilian Burzyński,
Katarzyna Cimander
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
autobusy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2450-7725
pISSN - 1509-5878
DOI - 10.24136/atest.2018.287
Subject(s) - polypropylene , materials science , composite material , automotive industry , raw material , filler (materials) , polymer , engineering , chemistry , organic chemistry , aerospace engineering
In the construction of modern motor vehicles, polymer composites are increasingly used. Most of them are materials based on thermoplastics reinforced with fillers of natural or artificial origin. A serious problem for the environment is the increasing number of used vehicles, which according to EU directives should be subjected to the process of utilization. Therefore, more and more polymer elements from these vehicles are subjected to a material recycling process. Obtained "new raw materials" after the process of their modification may be an interesting material for other products of the automotive industry. Research has been carried out on the recycling of recycled automotive components made of polypropylene or polypropylene composites, which have been modified with glass flour. The tests were carried out for composites containing 25% and 50% glass filler. The composites obtained have shown favorable processing and mechanical properties. These materials may apply to technical products.