- Avrupa Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi
- Issue: 42 Özel Sayı
- Production and Characterization of Waste Corncob Reinforced Polyester Composite
Production and Characterization of Waste Corncob Reinforced Polyester Composite
Authors : Ramazan Orhan, Ercan Aydoğmuş
Pages : 176-179
Doi:10.31590/ejosat.1183062
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Publication Date : 2022-10-31
Article Type : Research
Abstract :In this study, waste corncobs are ground and used in the polyester composite. Homogeneous distribution is provided by mixing it into unsaturated polyester (UP) as a filler under laboratory conditions. Then, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) and cobalt octoate (Co Oc) catalysts are added to the mixture. After mixing the additives and fillers used in certain amounts for a short time, the polyester composites are poured into standard molds and waited for curing. The density, Shore D hardness, and thermal decomposition behavior of the composite obtained after curing have been investigated. As the amount of corncob in the mixture increases, the density of the polyester composite decreases. Besides, the rise in the ratio of this filler in the mixture also increases the porosity of the polyester composite. In the thermal conductivity measurements, it is seen that the thermal conductivity coefficient of the polyester composite increases, albeit slightly, according to the increasing amount of filler. Also, corncob reinforcement reduces both Shore D hardness and activation energy of the polyester composite. According to the results obtained, it was observed that the use of corncob reinforcement above 3 wt.% negatively affected the surface morphology and mechanical properties of the composite. While obtaining an economical and light polyester composite, attention should be paid to the amount of filler so that both thermal and mechanical properties are not weakened.Keywords : Polyester kompozit, Atık mısır koçanı, Termal iletkenlik, Aktivasyon enerjisi, Yoğunluk, Sertlik