| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Natural Fibers and Biocomposites: A Sustainable Solution
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| Presentation Title |
Characterization of a Novel Ecofriendly Polymeric Composites Based in Montmorillonite Clay |
| Author(s) |
Nicole Drumond Coutinho, David Coverdale Rangel Velasco, Felipe Perissé Duarte Lopes, Carlos Maurício Fontes Vieira, Geovana Carla Girondi Delaqua, Afonso Rangel Garcez de Azevedo, Jaqueline Moreira de Oliveira |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Felipe Perissé Duarte Lopes |
| Abstract Scope |
The demand for new eco-friendly materials is generating a race to discover good alternatives to replace the synthetic materials used commercially at this time. Raw materials from plant resources are becoming a good option in this regard, especially natural fibers that are usually discarded in landfills. The purpose of this work is to develop a new environmentally friendly polymer composite based on montmorillonite clay powder. Clays (mainly montmorillonite-rich, in situ weathered volcanic rocks–bentonites) are considered the most suitable material for the external multibarrier system. The main objective of this work is to thermally and mechanically characterize the composites made with a common epoxy resin (DGEBA/DETA) and the ground montmorillonite clay, whose incorporation was in volume from 5% to 30%, made in an open silicone mold. The results show good thermal stability and satisfactory mechanical properties for engineering applications, e.g. rigid casing structure and piping in industry with very low cost. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Other, |