Some of the physical and mechanical properties of composites made from Tetra Pak™/LDPE. (August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ebadi, Masoud; Farsi, Mohammad; Narchin, Parvaneh
• Is Part Of: Journal of thermoplastic composite materials. Volume 31:Number 8(2018:Aug.)
• Page Start: 1054
• Page End: 1065
• Publication Date: 2018-08
• Subjects: Tetra Pak™ -- WPCs -- mechanical and physical properties -- SEM -- MAPE; Thermoplastic composites -- Periodicals; 668.423
• DOI: 10.1177/0892705717734597
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0892-7057

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of milk packet waste (Tetra Pak™) and maleic anhydride–grafted polyethylene (MAPE) on the physical and mechanical properties of wood–plastic composites. Tetra Pak was used in four levels (0, 10, 20, and 30%) and MAPE was applied in two levels (0 and 3%). The morphology of the samples was characterized using the scanning electron microscope technique. The results showed that adding Tetra Pak and MAPE to samples increased the flexural strength and modulus of elasticity and reduced 24-h water absorption and thickness swelling. The results were also confirmed by electron microscopy images.