Influence of accelerated ageing on microstructure and mechanical properties of grain husk reinforced polymer composite


openaccess, Vol. 601 (9) 2022 / czwartek, 22 września, 2022

(Open Access)

DOI: 10.15199/33.2022.09.09

Kozikowska Ewelina, Sudoł Ewa. 2022. Influence of accelerated ageing on microstructure and mechanical properties of grain husk reinforced polymer composite. Volume 601. Issue 9. Pages 76-79. Article in PDF file

Accepted for publication: 10.08.2022 r.

The influence of atmospheric factors on ageing of polymer composites reinforced with lignocellulose fibers has been analysed. Three natural fibers obtained from the husks of cultivated plants: rice, oat, millet husk were used as fillers. The microscopic analysis of the surfaces revealed melting of the top layer of the polymer matrix, leading to the exposure of the filler particles. The carried out mechanical tests showed the best properties for profiles with oat hulls in the initial state and after ageing, whose properties were comparable to those of commercial profiles reinforced with rice hulls.
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dr inż. Ewelina Kozikowska, Instytut Techniki Budowlanej; Zakład Inżynierii Materiałów Budowlanych ORCID: 0000-0001-7323-3663
dr inż. Ewa Sudoł, Instytut Techniki Budowlanej; Zakład Inżynierii Materiałów Budowlanych ORCID: 0000-0003-2902-0497

dr inż. Ewelina Kozikowska, Instytut Techniki Budowlanej; Zakład Inżynierii Materiałów Budowlanych ORCID: 0000-0001-7323-3663

 e.kozikowska@itb.pl

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DOI: 10.15199/33.2022.09.09

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