Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

Abstract

Polymeric matrix composites were prepared by mixing a tribological dust in a polyester resin. The dust resulted from the fabrication process of friction products and was initially destined for disposal. Composite specimens were fabricated with different dust content (up to 70wt%) and cured in an oven at 80°C for 30min. Flexure tests and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) were carried out together with pin-on-disc tests to quantify mechanical and tribological performances. Flexural modulus and strength generally increased by increasing the filler content as well as the friction coefficient. At the highest values (60—70 wt%), mechanical and tribological properties were damaged by the dust clustering during mixing.

Keywords

tribological composites polymeric matrix composites dust recycling mechanical properties friction coefficient.

Get full access to this article

View all access options for this article.

References

Monteiro, S.N. , Rodriguez, R.J.S. and De Souza , M.V. (1998). Sugar Cane Bagasse Waste as Reinforcement in Low Cost Composites, Advanced Performance Materials, 5: 183-191.

Reis, J.M.L. (2006). Fracture and Flexural Characterization of Natural Fiber-reinforced Polymer Concrete, Construction and Building Materials, 20: 673-678.

Shih, Y.F. (2007). Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Waste Water Bamboo Husk Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites, Materials Science and Engineering A, 445-446: 289-295.

Lou, C.W. , Lin, C.W. , Lei, C.H. , Su, K.H. , Hsu, C.H. , Liu, Z.H. and Lin, J.H. (2007). PET/PP Blend Bamboo Charcoal to Produce Functional Composites, Journal of Material Processing Technology, 192-193: 428-433.

Pothan, L.A. , Oommen, Z. and Thomas, S. (2007). Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Banana Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composites, Composites and Science Technology, 63: 283-293.

Rao, K.M.M. and Rao, K.M. (2007). Extraction and Tensile Properties of Natural Dibers: Vakka, Date and Bamboo, Composites Structures, 77: 288-295.

Willis, M.R. and Masters, I. (2003). The Effect of Filler Loading and Process Route on Three-point Bend Performance of Waste Based Composites , Composites Structures, 62: 475-479.

Robson, S. and Goodhead, T.C. (2003). A Process for Incorporating Automotive Shredder Residue into Thermoplastic Mouldings, Journal of Material Processing Technology, 139: 327-331.

Yang, H.S. , Kim, D.J. , Lee, Y.K. , Kim, H.J. , Jeon, J.Y. and Kang, C.W. (2004). Possibility of Using Waste Tire Composites Reinforced with Rice Straw as Construction Materials, Bioresource Technology , 95: 61-65.

10.

Putman, B.J. and Amirjhanian, S.N. (2004). Utilization of Waste Fibers in Stone Matrix Asphalt Mixtures, Resource Conservation and Recycling, 42: 265-274.

Production of Tribological Composites by Recycling Dust of Friction Products

Abstract

Keywords

Get full access to this article

References