Characterization of the properties of thermoplastic elastomers containing waste rubber tire powder.
The aim of this research was to recycle waste rubber tires by using powdering technology and treating the waste rubber tire powder with bitumen. It has been proven that the elongation at break, thermal stability and processing flowability of composites of polypropylene (PP), waste rubber tire powder (WRT) and bitumen composites are better than those of PP/WRT composite. A comparative study has been made to evaluate the influence of bitumen content and different compatibilizers on the properties of PP/WRT/bitumen composites, using a universal testing machine (UTM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and a capillary rheometer. The results suggested that the properties of PP/WRT/bitumen composites were dependent on the bitumen content and the kind of compatibilizer used.
Zhang
Shu Ling
SL
School of Nano and Advanced Materials Engineering, Gyeongsang National University, Gyeongnam, Jinju 660-701, Republic of Korea.
Xin
Zhen Xiang
ZX
Zhang
Zhen Xiu
ZX
Kim
Jin Kuk
JK
D020724:Elastomers / Q000737:chemistry*; D007220:Industrial Waste; D008422:Materials Testing / Q000379:methods*; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D012037:Refuse Disposal / Q000379:methods*; D012408:Rubber / Q000737:chemistry*; D033081:Shear Strength; D013718:Tensile Strength
D020724:Elastomers; D007220:Industrial Waste; D012408:Rubber