Optimization of process parameters for the production of polypropylene ternary nanocomposites

Muyibi, Suleyman Aremu and Yusof, Faridah and Al-Khatib, Ma An Fahmi Rashid and Shah, Qasim Hussain and Olalekan, Salawudeen Taofeeq (2011) Optimization of process parameters for the production of polypropylene ternary nanocomposites. In: 2nd International Conference on Biotechnology Engineering (ICBioE 2011), 17-19 May 2011, The Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

PDF (Optimization of process parameters for the production of polypropylene ternary nanocomposites) - Published Version Restricted to Repository staff only Download (113kB) | Request a copy

Abstract

Preparation of Polypropylene ternary nanocomposites was accomplished by blending multiwall carbon nanotube (MWCNT) in polypropylene/clay binary system using melt intercalation method. The effects of MWCNT loadings (A), melting temperature (B) and mixing speed (C) were investigated and optimized using center composite design. The analysis of the fitted cubic model clearly indicated that A and B are the main factors influencing the tensile properties at a fixed value of C. However, the analysis of variance showed that the interactions between the process parameters such as; AB, AC, AB2, A2B and ABC are highly significant in both tensile strength and Young’s modulus enhancement while no interaction is significant in all models considered for elongation. The established optimal conditions gave 0.17%, 165OC, and 120rpm for A, B and C respectively. These conditions yielded a percentage increase of 57 and 63% for tensile strength and Young’s modulus respectively compared to the virgin Polypropylene used.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Full Paper)
Additional Information:	4164/13254
Uncontrolled Keywords:	component; MWCNT, PPTN, tensile strength and Young’s modulus.
Subjects:	T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP248.13 Biotechnology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Biotechnology Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Mechanical Engineering
Depositing User:	Prof SULEYMAN AREMU MUYIBI
Date Deposited:	10 Feb 2012 11:25
Last Modified:	06 Jul 2012 10:55
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/13254

Actions (login required)

View Item