Synthesis and microstructural characterization of kaolin-polyethylene composites

B. Agyei-Tuffour, Y. D. Bensah, L. N.W. Damoah, D. Dodoo-Arhin, A. Yaya, E. Nyankson, E. Annan, E. Sarkodee, J. K. Efavi

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1507-1515
Number of pages9
JournalPolymer Composites
Volume35
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2014

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