Abstract
In this work, different types of paper were used for producing cellulose reinforced polypropylene composites
with MAPP as a coupling agent. The samples were prepared by a film stacking method of the polymer
and paper layers, followed by hot pressing in order to fabricate structural composite laminates.
Virgin copy, filter and newspaper were used as reinforcements for producing composites with varying
paper content. The influence of paper type and content on the mechanical and physical properties of
the laminates was investigated and discussed in detail. Remarkable results for tensile and bending test
were obtained for copy and newspaper composites at a paper content of 30 and 40 vol.%, indicating
a high potential for constructive and industrial applications of the laminates. Further characterization
was carried out by Charpy impact test, water uptake study, TGA and light microscopic analysis. To
summarize the characterization, structural paper reinforced composites with attractive properties were
obtained.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 107-113 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing |
| Volume | 74 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 01 Jul 2015 |
Fields of science
- 104018 Polymer chemistry
- 401905 Renewable resources
- 204004 Organic chemical technology
- 104010 Macromolecular chemistry
JKU Focus areas
- Nano-, Bio- and Polymer-Systems: From Structure to Function
- Engineering and Natural Sciences (in general)