Synthesis and microstructural characterization of kaolin–polyethylene composites
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In this article, the preparation and characterization of kaolin/polyethylene composites are presented. Microstructural characteristics of six different kaolin–polyethylene composites with varying percentage compositions of kaolin and polymer were produced using a modified melt compounding approach, was explored. The characterization methods employed are scanning electron microscopy (SEM), attenuated total reflectance mid Infrared (ATR‐MIR), X‐ray powder diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis (TGA‐DTA), compressive, flexural strengths and impact resistance analysis. The implications of the results are discussed for the design of kaolin/polymer composites for constructional purposes. POLYM. COMPOS., 35:1507–1515, 2014. © 2013 Society of Plastics Engineers
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OpenAlex topics: Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties · Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites · Concrete and Cement Materials Research
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Department of Materials Science and Engineering University of Ghana Legon‐Accra Ghana
Department of Physics Institute of Applied Materials University of Pretoria Pretoria 0028 RSA
Funding
University of Ghana Research and Conferences Committee (UG-RCC); Office of Research, Innovation and Development
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