The effect of waste tire granules on the properties of polyethylene terephthalate thermoplastic
The utilization of waste tire granules (WTG) as a reinforcing agent in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) offers a sustainable approach to enhancing thermoplastic composites. PET is known for its recyclability, while WTG provides a solution for waste tire management. This study examines the effect of...
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| author | Ong Huei Ruey Iskandar Wan Mohd Eqhwan Khan Maksudur Rahman Ong Thai Kiat Hong Chi Shein |
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| description | The utilization of waste tire granules (WTG) as a reinforcing agent in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) offers a sustainable approach to enhancing thermoplastic composites. PET is known for its recyclability, while WTG provides a solution for waste tire management. This study examines the effect of WTG content and particle size on PET/WTG composites. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) were used to analyze the composites' morphology and chemical composition. Mechanical tests evaluated elongation and impact performance with WTG incorporation. SEM showed a compatible morphology between the PET matrix and WTG. FTIR spectra displayed characteristic vibrations of polyisoprene from WTG and PETspecific functional groups. The inclusion of WTG significantly improved mechanical properties that leads to enhanced elongation at break (EB) and increased ductility. Impact strength also improved notably at 10% WTG. These findings demonstrate the potential of WTG as a filler to enhance PET mechanical properties and contribute to sustainable waste management as well as the development of value-added products from recycled materials. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e99cb78455e24bb687ab64c20d036c6d2025-02-05T10:47:33ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422025-01-016030200310.1051/e3sconf/202560302003e3sconf_isgst2024_02003The effect of waste tire granules on the properties of polyethylene terephthalate thermoplasticOng Huei Ruey0Iskandar Wan Mohd Eqhwan1Khan Maksudur Rahman2Ong Thai Kiat3Hong Chi Shein4Faculty of Engineering & Technology, DRB-HICOM University of Automotive MalaysiaFaculty of Engineering & Technology, DRB-HICOM University of Automotive MalaysiaPetroleum and Chemical Engineering Programme Area, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi BruneiFaculty of Engineering and Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, Jalan Genting Kelang, SetapakFaculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun RazakThe utilization of waste tire granules (WTG) as a reinforcing agent in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) offers a sustainable approach to enhancing thermoplastic composites. PET is known for its recyclability, while WTG provides a solution for waste tire management. This study examines the effect of WTG content and particle size on PET/WTG composites. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) were used to analyze the composites' morphology and chemical composition. Mechanical tests evaluated elongation and impact performance with WTG incorporation. SEM showed a compatible morphology between the PET matrix and WTG. FTIR spectra displayed characteristic vibrations of polyisoprene from WTG and PETspecific functional groups. The inclusion of WTG significantly improved mechanical properties that leads to enhanced elongation at break (EB) and increased ductility. Impact strength also improved notably at 10% WTG. These findings demonstrate the potential of WTG as a filler to enhance PET mechanical properties and contribute to sustainable waste management as well as the development of value-added products from recycled materials.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2025/03/e3sconf_isgst2024_02003.pdf |
| spellingShingle | Ong Huei Ruey Iskandar Wan Mohd Eqhwan Khan Maksudur Rahman Ong Thai Kiat Hong Chi Shein The effect of waste tire granules on the properties of polyethylene terephthalate thermoplastic E3S Web of Conferences |
| title | The effect of waste tire granules on the properties of polyethylene terephthalate thermoplastic |
| title_full | The effect of waste tire granules on the properties of polyethylene terephthalate thermoplastic |
| title_fullStr | The effect of waste tire granules on the properties of polyethylene terephthalate thermoplastic |
| title_full_unstemmed | The effect of waste tire granules on the properties of polyethylene terephthalate thermoplastic |
| title_short | The effect of waste tire granules on the properties of polyethylene terephthalate thermoplastic |
| title_sort | effect of waste tire granules on the properties of polyethylene terephthalate thermoplastic |
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