JJEM: Special Edition 1 (December 2023)
JJEM: Special Edition 1 (December 2023)
2023-12-08
Mechanical Characterization of Waste Wood Polymer Composites:Exploring Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Alternative
Dixith.v, Mahesh kogundi, Nandithashree. D, Nithin MP, G. Manavendra and Sharan A.S 6*
In this research, the aim is to transform, waste wood powders and dry leaves into eco-friendly wood polymer composites, prioritizing the reinforcement of waste wood with MDI polymer matrix. The mechanical tests including tensile, compressive, and flex-ural strength assessments conducted according to ASTM standards, were used to op-timize composition. By varying wood reinforcement from 30-50 wt%, the study found a significant enhancement in composite properties as particle weight percentage in-creased relative to the matrix material. Hence, the study proposes that cost-effective reinforcement from waste wood powders and dry leaves and MDI-based polymer composites could effectively substitute traditional wood and metal materials. This is especially relevant in sectors such as packaging industries, providing solutions that are both lightweight and high in strength
Wastewood powder, dry leaves, MDI matrix, wood polymer composites, Mechanical Properties