Effect of Additional Natural Filler Waste on The Mechanical Properties of Polyurethane Polymer

Ahmed J. Mohammed(1), Muhsen Chelab Muhsen(2), Ibrahim K. Ibrahim(3),


(1) University of Basra
(2) University of Basra
(3) University of Basra
Corresponding Author

Abstract


The mechanical properties of polyurethane/conocarpus leaf composites were studied. The conocarpus leaf powder was mixed with 0-55% of polyurethane. The best ratio was obtained when using 45-55%. The obvious improvement in the mechanical parameters was recorded when adding conocarpus leaf powder with 55% of polyurethane. The properties of polyurethane/conocarpus leaf composites were analyzed as a function of the additional ash amount. All prepared composites showed improved ash dispersion in the polyurethane matrix. The highest value of the compressive strength was when the ratio of 45%, reaching 9.82 MPa. This is because of this homogeneity rate between conocarpus leaf powder and chains of the polymer. The lowest value was obtained, reaching 3.3 MPa when using 30%.

Keywords


Conocarpus leaf powder; Mechanical properties; Polymer composites; Polyurethane; Waste

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