Microcomposites from Recycled Polypropylene Plastic with Reinforcement Fiber of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches

Authors

  • Zulnazri Chemical Engineering Department, Malikussaleh University, Lhokseumawe, Aceh-Indonesia
  • Rozanna Dewi Chemical Engineering Department, Malikussaleh University, Lhokseumawe, Aceh-Indonesia

Keywords:

fiber, polypropylene, composite

Abstract

This study describes the processing of thermoplastic polypropylene from used plastic packaging with filler of palm oil
bunches as a composite. Polypropylene material is crushed and melted using xylene solvent and then mixed
homogeneously with micrometer-sized filler, then presses using a hot press at a temperature of 165oC. Methods of
physical and chemical modification of fibers with polypropylene matrix and the addition of several additives were
carried out to improve compatibility, mechanical properties, morphology, electrical properties and biodegradability of
composites. Analysis of mechanical properties obtained tensile strength of 13.053 MPa, elastic modulus of 455.252
MPa, impact of 3019.1 J/m2. Infra reed (FT-IR) analysis shows that the -OH functional group of fibers places a position
adjacent to the polypropylene functional group. Surface structure analysis (SEM) showed that the fiber bond strength
between the matrix and the analysis of thermal properties showed a high melting temperature of 488.33oC

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2018-12-31

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Vol. 1 (2018): Proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering (ICOMDEN)

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