Polymers and Polymer Composites

RECYCLING OF GLASS-FIBRE REINFORCED PHENOLIC PREPREG WASTE. PART 2. MILLED PREPREG AS FUNCTIONAL FILLER IN PP AND PA

June 1, 2004 By: Groening M; Hakkarainen M; Albertsson A Research article

Title: RECYCLING OF GLASS-FIBRE REINFORCED PHENOLIC PREPREG WASTE. PART 2. MILLED PREPREG AS FUNCTIONAL FILLER IN PP AND PA
Page Range: p.501-509
Author(s): Groening M; Hakkarainen M; Albertsson A
File size: 155K
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Journal: Polymers and Polymer Composites
Issue Year: ppc
Volume: 12
Issue No: No. 6

Abstract
The aim of this study was to find a feasible technique for the re-use of phenolic prepreg waste as a functional filler in PP and nylon-6, using standard processing equipment. In particular, the study aims to evaluate the possibility of re-using milled prepreg as filler in nylon-6, which has not been reported in the literature, it is claimed. The compatibility between phenolic prepreg and nylon-6 or PP was investigated using scanning electron microscopy of fractured surfaces. The effects of surface treatment using gamma-aminopropyltriethoxysilane, and compatibilisation using maleic anhydride functionalised PP on the composite’s mechanical properties were investigated. 30 refs.


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