Investigation of the Mechanical, Thermal, and Morphological Properties of ABS Composite Reinforced With Bentonite and DEHPA‐Modified Bentonite
İdris Karagöz,
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B. Şebnem Şimşiroğlu,
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Emre Özer
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et al.
Journal of Polymer Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
ABSTRACT
This
study
investigates
the
mechanical,
thermal,
and
surface
characteristics
of
acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene
(ABS)
composites
reinforced
with
bentonite
bis(2‐ethylhexyl)
phosphate
(DEHPA)‐modified
bentonite.
The
addition
significantly
reduced
tensile
strength
elongation
at
break
due
to
filler's
inherent
brittleness.
Pure
ABS
exhibited
a
42.2
MPa,
which
decreased
by
16.1%
incorporation
20%
(ABS1).
Impact
tests
showed
that
inclusion
lowered
impact
resistance,
particularly
in
notched
samples.
Bentonite
also
increased
hardness
density,
reflecting
improved
rigidity
but
flexibility.
Surface
gloss
changed
from
semigloss
matte,
FT‐IR
spectroscopy
confirmed
successful
integration
Water
absorption
revealed
DEHPA‐modified
had
higher
over
time,
highlighting
modification's
effect
on
hydrophilicity.
While
improves
certain
properties,
balance
between
mechanical
flexibility
needs
be
further
explored
meet
requirements
specific
applications
such
as
automotive
components,
electronics
casings,
construction
materials.
Language: Английский
Improvement of mechanical, dynamic mechanical, and thermal properties of almond shell powder reinforced acrylonitrile butadiene styrene composites by addition of cerium oxide
Akar Doğan,
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Çağdaş Güneş
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Polymer Composites,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 7, 2025
Abstract
Currently,
natural
materials
are
gradually
replacing
synthetic
in
polymer
composites
due
to
factors
including
cost‐effectiveness,
sustainability,
and
the
availability
of
raw
materials.
This
study
examined
variations
thermal,
mechanical,
dynamic
mechanical
properties
acrylonitrile
butadiene
styrene
(ABS)
thermoplastic
composite
incorporating
varying
ratios
almond
shell
powder
(ASP)
Cerium
Oxide
(CeO
2
).
Tensile
tests,
three‐point
bending
analyses,
thermogravimetric
analyses
were
conducted.
Scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
energy‐dispersive
spectroscopy
(EDS)
employed
assess
pure
ABS
nine
distinct
The
tensile
strength,
elastic
modulus,
strength
material
exhibited
increases
6%,
7%,
7.5%,
respectively,
compared
ABS,
with
various
CeO
reinforcement.
Moreover,
exhibit
elevated
glass‐transition
temperatures
storage
moduli
ABS.
Microstructure
images
obtained
through
SEM
EDS
element
mapping
illustrate
distribution
ASP
influencing
its
thermal
properties.
Highlights
Almond
cerium
oxide
used
as
filler
Mechanical,
morphological,
investigated.
enhanced
composite.
Low
supplementation
improved
Language: Английский
Advancing sustainable materials: characterization of pistachio shell and talc filled polyester composites
Colloid & Polymer Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 20, 2025
Language: Английский
ABS Nanocomposites for Advanced Technical and Biomedical Applications
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(7), P. 909 - 909
Published: March 27, 2025
This
study
investigated
the
mechanical,
thermal,
and
morphological
properties
of
acrylonitrile
butadiene
styrene
(ABS)-based
nanocomposites
reinforced
with
different
types
concentrations
nanofillers.
The
uniaxial
tensile
testing
results
indicated
that
Young's
modulus
(E)
generally
decreased
increasing
filler
content,
except
at
0.500
w.%
concentration,
where
a
slight
increase
in
stiffness
was
observed.
A
statistically
significant
interaction
between
sample
type
concentration
identified
(p
=
0.045).
Fracture
toughness
measurements
revealed
reduction
impact
resistance
1.000
values
dropping
by
up
to
67%
compared
neat
styrene.
Dynamic
mechanical
vibration
confirmed
decrease
stiffness,
as
evidenced
shift
first
resonance
frequency
(fR1)
lower
values.
Hardness
including
indentation
Shore
D
hardness
exhibited
an
trend
rising
differences
observed
specific
levels
<
0.05).
Scanning
electron
microscopy
analysis
showed
nanofillers
were
well
dispersed
concentrations,
but
agglomeration
began
above
w.%,
resulting
void
formation
noticeable
decline
properties.
suggest
optimal
range
0.250-0.500
offers
ideal
balance
enhanced
material
integrity.
Language: Английский