| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Characterization of Minerals, Metals and Materials 2025: In-Situ Characterization Techniques
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| Presentation Title |
Mechanical and Thermal Properties of 3D Printed ABS Composites With Rice Husk Ash Incorporation |
| Author(s) |
Gustavo Ferreira Souza, Lourdes Marcela Yataco-Lazaro, Rene R. Oliveira, Rita C. L. B. Rodrigues, Vijaya Rangari, Deepa Kodali, Esperidiana Augusta Barretos Moura |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Gustavo Ferreira Souza |
| Abstract Scope |
This study investigates the mechanical and thermal properties of ABS composites incorporated with rice husk ash (RHA), processed using a twin-screw extruder. ABS and RHA were compounded at varying percentages (2%, 3.5%, and 5%) using a two-step extrusion process to ensure homogeneous dispersion. The resulting composite materials were then extruded into filaments suitable for 3D printing to fabricate test samples. The composites were evaluated through tensile testing, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TG), and water absorption tests. Tensile and water absorption tests were conducted on the formulated ABS-RHA composites to assess mechanical strength, elasticity, and hydrophobicity. XRD and SEM analyses provided insights into structural and morphological characteristics, while DSC and TG analyses evaluated thermal stability and decomposition behavior. The findings underscore the potential of these composites for diverse engineering applications. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |