Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri
*Corresponding author e-mail: edunwapa@yahoo.com
Online published on 27 April, 2016.
Composites were prepared by extruding Coir filled high density polyethylene in a tubular film extruder. Effect of Coir as a reinforcing agent at various loading (0%, 1% and 2%) and extrusion parameters such as screw speed (80, 100 and 120) rpm and barrel zone temperatures (150, 175, 175, 175, 190)°C, (150, 185, 185, 185, 200)°C and (150, 195, 195, 195, 210)°C on the water absorption properties of high density polyethylene composite was studied. It was found that the porosity of the composite increased with fibre content. No distinct order was observed for screw speed and temperature changes.
Effect of extrusion parameters on HDPE, Effect of Coir on HDPE
