Tensile and physical properties of linear low-density polyethylene-natural rubber composite: comparison between size and filler types

Yanuar Z. Arief and Mohamad Zul Hilmey Makmud and Sahari Japar and Siti Junian and Mat Uzir Wahit (2016) Tensile and physical properties of linear low-density polyethylene-natural rubber composite: comparison between size and filler types. International Journal of Engineering, 29 (9). pp. 1257-1262. ISSN 1025-2495

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Abstract

Linear Low-Density Polyethylene-Natural Rubber (LLDPE-NR) composites in the ratio of 70:20 were made with different loadings of nanosilica and micro-scale Palm Oil Fuel Ash (POFA). Linear Low-Density Polyethylene grafted with maleic anhydride (LLDPE-g-MAH) of 10 wt% was added as a compatibiliser. The composites were produced by using two-roll mill machine. The tensile properties of the composites were determined by carrying out tensile test. From the test, it was found that the tensile strength of LLDPE-NR decreased with increasing weight percentages of POFA in the composition. Tensile strength of LLDPE-NR increased with increasing nanosilica content of the composition. The water absorption test was done on all samples, and it was found that water absorption of LLDPE-NR nanocomposites decreased with increasing nanosilica content. However, water absorption of LLDPE-NR microcomposites increased with increasing POFA content.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Tensile Properties, Physical Properties, Nanocomposite, Linear Low Density Polyethylene, Natural Rubber
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General) > Q1-390 Science (General) T Technology > T Technology (General) > T1-995 Technology (General)
Department:	FACULTY > Faculty of Science and Natural Resources
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	24 Oct 2024 12:14
Last Modified:	24 Oct 2024 12:14
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/41560

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