Research Article

Effect of Composting on the Mechanical Properties of Bovine Fibres Filled Waste Low Density Polyethylene Composites

Muktari, S1*, Baba, M.A1, Kabir, R.O1, Godwin E.2
1 Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
2 Department of Industrial Design, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja
* Corresponding author: muktaris@njt.tran.org.ng
Published: Aug, 2020
DOI: 10.67637/njt.2020.a7d4l7tq
Pages: 34-39
Views: 94
Downloads: 164

Abstract

Injection moulding technique was used to prepare composites of waste low density polyethylene (WLDPE) filled with bovine fibres from the hair of Zebu breed of cattle. Composite samples of filler loadings 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 wt% were prepared. The samples were buried under the ground to investigate the effect of composting on the mechanical properties of the composites. Results obtained showed a general decrease in the mechanical properties tested. Composting had degradation effect on the composites.

Keywords

Waste plastics Bovine fibres Composting Mechanical properties Degradation

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How to Cite

S, M., M.A, B., R.O, K., & E., G. (2020). Effect of Composting on the Mechanical Properties of Bovine Fibres Filled Waste Low Density Polyethylene Composites. Nigerian Journal of Textiles, 6(1), 34-39. https://doi.org/10.67637/njt.2020.a7d4l7tq

M. S, B. M.A, K. R.O, and G. E., "Effect of Composting on the Mechanical Properties of Bovine Fibres Filled Waste Low Density Polyethylene Composites," Nigerian Journal of Textiles, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 34-39, August 2020. doi: 10.67637/njt.2020.a7d4l7tq

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