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VOL. 7, ISSUE 1 (2023)
Development of waste polystyrene (Styrofoam) adhesive as matrix in composite applications
Authors
Ibrahim Shuaibu Muhammad, Aliyu M Lawal
Abstract
This research paper is about the development
of waste polystyrene (styrofoam) adhesive to be use as matrix in composite
application. The research is aim to convert non-biodegradable waste polystyrene
material, to wealth. The waste polystyrene adhesive produced increases in pH
(6.0, 6.1 and 6.2) demonstrated reduction in curing rate and the gel time of
the waste polystyrene adhesive. The viscosity at speed of 30, 40, 50 and 60
RPM, the viscosity decreases to an equilibrium of 998 cPs, this indicates the
quality of the formulated adhesive produced fall within the range of viscosity
used as a matrix in composites production. Analysis of variance for responses indicated
that the coefficients of determination (R2 = 97.49, and 92.84%) is
adequate for the model to be considered. Furthermore, the optimal
conditions for the produced composite results show a minimal error difference
between the predicted results and the experimental results. The composite
materials absorbed water readily on daily bases ranged from 0.24% to 1.67%, the
rates of absorption remain constants on reaching a saturated stage. Generally
organic materials absorb water readily, increasing the quantity of the fibre
particles in a composition increases the percentage of water absorption.
Interfacial bonding occurred between the particles and matrix, which resulted
in improving the tensile strength of the composite produced.
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Pages:14-17
How to cite this article:
Ibrahim Shuaibu Muhammad, Aliyu M Lawal "Development of waste polystyrene (Styrofoam) adhesive as matrix in composite applications". International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Technology, Vol 7, Issue 1, 2023, Pages 14-17
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