About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2022 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Advances in Powder and Ceramic Materials Science
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Presentation Title |
The Effect of Particle Size on the Morphology of Polyester and Epoxy Based Auto–hybrid Composites |
Author(s) |
Kator Jeff Jomboh, Adele Dzikwi Garkida, Vershima Cephas Alkali |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Kator Jeff Jomboh |
Abstract Scope |
Coarse (1.4mm – 2.36mm) and fine (0.2mm – 0.4mm) glass aggregates with epoxy and polyester binders were composed to develop an auto hybrid composite for bathroom wall tiling. Composite bodies ranging from 100% fine, 90/10%, 80/20%, 70/30%, 60/40%, 50/50%, down to 100% coarse aggregates were formed. Water absorption test was conducted on the tiles (ASTM C373). The morphology of four composite bodies (100%) (30/70%), (50/50%) and (40/60%) of fine to coarse which indicated the highest and lowest water absorption were observed using Scanning Electron Microscope. Result showed that 100% fine polyester-based and 50/50 epoxy-based composite had high water absorption leading to poor interfacial adhesion and surface pores due to improper particle size distribution. Composite of polyester-based (30/70%) and epoxy-based (40/60%) tiles with proper distribution of fine and coarse particle sizes reviewed less pores, improved interfacial adhesion with better resistance to water absorption, making them suitable for bathroom wall tiling. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
Keywords |
Composites, Polymers, Recycling and Secondary Recovery |