Utilization of wood flour from white oak branches as reinforcement in a polypropylene matrix: physical and mechanical characterization

JA Hernández-Jiménez, RM Jiménez-Amezcua… - Journal of Composites …, 2022 - mdpi.com
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Compared to other fibrous materials, plant fibers can act as a reinforcement in plastics due
to their relatively high strength and rigidity, low cost, low density, biodegradability, and
renewability. In this context, this study examines the effect of the particle size and content of
white oak wood flour (Quercus laeta Liemb), obtained from its branches, on the properties of
commercial polypropylene. In Mexico, wood from the branches of Quercus laeta Liemb is
barely utilized despite its abundance and viability. The main objective of this study is to …
Compared to other fibrous materials, plant fibers can act as a reinforcement in plastics due to their relatively high strength and rigidity, low cost, low density, biodegradability, and renewability. In this context, this study examines the effect of the particle size and content of white oak wood flour (Quercus laeta Liemb), obtained from its branches, on the properties of commercial polypropylene. In Mexico, wood from the branches of Quercus laeta Liemb is barely utilized despite its abundance and viability. The main objective of this study is to demonstrate that this waste material can be exploited to prepare useful materials, in this case composites with competitive properties. Tensile and flexural tests, as well as impact strength and melt flow index were evaluated. In addition, density and water absorption capacity were also tested. Results showed that the water absorption increased with the incorporation of wood particles. Mechanical properties were strongly influenced by particle content. A reduction in elongation and strength was observed, while Young’s modulus and flexural modulus increased with the incorporation of wood particles. Impact strength increased with particle size and particle content.
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