Mechanical Performance of Rotationally Molded Multilayer mLDPE/Banana-Fiber Composites.

ABSTRACT: The incorporation of materials different from the polymer within the rotational molding process usually results in lowered mechanical properties, where impact strength is of particular concern. In order to overcome this issue, multilayer structures of virgin polyethylene (PE) and banana fiber composites were prepared to determine the impact of the different layers on the performance of the final part. Cycle time has been studied to identify the influence of the addition of fibers in the process. The tensile, flexural and impact properties have been analyzed, finding improvements in Young's modulus of up to 13%, although at the expense of significant decreases in impact strength. A reduction in the fiber size due to the pulverization process was observed, which affected the rheological and

SUBMITTER: Kelly-Walley J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10608177 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature