Application of Textile Waste for Composite Materials Processing
Starptautiskā konference "Eco-Balt ’2008": tēzes 2008
Jānis Kajaks, Skaidrīte Reihmane

A series of composites were made with textile waste and low density polyethylene as matrix material. The mechanical, technological and water sorption properties were examined. The results suggest that presence of synthetic fibers waste increases mechanical properties and decreases melting index and water sorption of composites. Recyclability is the major attraction of composites with thermoplastic matrix and thermoplastic reinforcement therefore use of waste textile helps to solve the environmental and recycling problems.


Keywords
textile waste, composites

Kajaks, J., Reihmane, S. Application of Textile Waste for Composite Materials Processing. In: Starptautiskā konference "Eco-Balt ’2008": tēzes, Latvia, Rīga, 15-16 May, 2008. Rīga: Intego Plus, 2008, pp.93-93.

Publication language
English (en)
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