The Functional
and Biodegradation Characteristics of High-Density Poly-ethylene, Poly-caprolactone
and Poly-ethylene Maleic Anhydride Composites
Abdellah Ali Salah F., Aljabori Tamam M.S. and El- Rafey E.
Res. J. Chem. Environ.; Vol. 28(1); 115-120;
doi: https://doi.org/10.25303/281rjce1150120; (2024)
Abstract
The goal of this research is to develop environmental friendly polymer composites
in order to reduce the use of current polymers and promote global security. High
density poly-ethylene (HDPE) and poly-caprolactone (PCL) composites were mixed with
varying amounts of poly-ethylene joined maleic anhydride (PE-g-MA) as a strong compatibilizer.
The different composites were prepared using the conventional infusion shaping approach.
Mechanical properties were accounted for to have good increase for the diverse compositions
and the strength and pliable strain% (stretching) rate at break were improved in
comparison to unadulterated HDPE. Examining electron magnifying lens (SEM) morphology
revealed that the expansion of PE-g-MA increased the compability and so aided in
the achievement of a synergistic mix of superior qualities.
The manure internment test yielded favorable bio-corruption results and demonstrated
the fertilizer's ability to enable bio-debasement of various composites, allowing
their utilization as key polymers in the assembly of single-use products and also
protecting nature and acting as a decent waste administration of HDPE polymer.
