Low-density polyethylene/sugarcane fiber composites from recycled polymer and treated fiber by steam explosion

Autor(es)

Ribeiro, Guilherme Luis ^[1] ; Gandara, Meirene ^[1] ; Pinzon Moreno, Diego David ^[1] ; Saron, Clodoaldo ^[1]

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Engn Sch Lorena, Dept Mat Engn, DEMAR, EEL, Lorena, SP - Brazil

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS; v. 16, n. 1, p. 13-24, 2019.
• Citações Web of Science: 2

Resumo

Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) has caused serious environmental damages, and it has been a challenge for waste management in large cities. The LDPE recycling as composites with natural fibers such as sugarcane fibers (SCF) has been an interesting alternative to conciliate economic aspects with environmental benefits. In this study, SCF has been treated by steam explosion and incorporated to low-density polyethylene waste (LDPEW) to generate LDPEW/SCF composites with higher fiber/polymer interaction and improved mechanical properties. LDPEW/SCF composites with fibers content until 20wt% showed mechanical properties with performance adequate for nobler applications when compared to the isolated recycled LDPEW. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 12/13715-5 - Reciclagem mecânica de polímeros termoplásticos usados em equipamentos de informática
• Beneficiário: Clodoaldo Saron
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular