American Journal of Polymer Science and Technology

Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2017

  • Organic Solvents Transport Through Alkali-Treated Agro-waste Microfibre Incorporated with Low Density Polyethylene Composites

    Henry Chinedu Obasi, Simeon Nwanonenyi, Innocent Eze, Ihuoma Chukwujike, Chioma Anyiam, Felix Aguele, Kashif Ijaz

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 50-63
    Received: May 08, 2017
    Accepted: May 31, 2017
    Published: Jun. 30, 2017
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    Abstract: We report the transport behaviour of low density polyethylene composites containing both untreated and alkali-treated agro-waste microfibre in three aromatic organic solvents (benzene, toluene, and xylene) at 40, 60 and 80°C by the conventional weight-gain method. The effects of fibre content, alkali treatment, and filler particle size on solvent s... Show More
  • Effects of Coconut Husk and Corn Cob as Fillers in Flexible Polyurethane Foam

    Pauline Uchechukwu Chris-Okafor, Arinze Rose Mary Uchechukwu, Joy Nwando Nwokoye, Ernest Umar Ukpai

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 64-69
    Received: May 01, 2017
    Accepted: Jun. 28, 2017
    Published: Jul. 25, 2017
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    Abstract: The effects of local materials as fillers incorporated into the flexible polyether foam recipes were investigated. The fillers; coconut husk and corn cob of mesh sizes of 150 µm respectively were mixed in the ratio of 50:50. Varying percentages of the mixed fillers, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25% were mixed with polyether foam recipes in the appropriate... Show More
  • Physicochemical Comparison Between Recycled and Straight Run Polypropylene Yarn

    Abdalaziz M. Seddeg, Mohammed Margany, Omsalama A. Alhafian, Hussain A. Hussain, Mohammed Noraldeen, Mohamed N. Abdalaziz

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 70-75
    Received: May 07, 2017
    Accepted: May 31, 2017
    Published: Jul. 25, 2017
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    Abstract: In this research, investigating the possibility of producing, processing and also characterization of polypropylene fiber and recycling polypropylene has been presented. For this purpose, PP powder and inorganic filler were mixed using a twin screw extruder and modified granule was produced. After producing as-spun filament yarns by spinning machin... Show More
  • Analysis and Evaluation of Cassava Starch-Based Biodegradable Trays as an Alternative Packaging to Fresh Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa cv San Andreas)

    Marina Baratter, Eduarda Francine Weschenlfelder, Fernanda Stoffel, Mara Zeni, Luciani Tatsch Piemolini-Barreto

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 76-81
    Received: May 21, 2017
    Accepted: Jun. 26, 2017
    Published: Jul. 25, 2017
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    Abstract: In this study, biodegradable cassava starch/poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) trays with and without poly (lactic acid) (PLA) coating were evaluated as possible substitutes for expanded poly (styrene) (EPS) trays in strawberry packaging. The parameters evaluated were physical and chemical parameters of pH, soluble solids and titratable acidity for strawbe... Show More