Effects of cow bone filler on the microstructure and mechanical properties of recycled polyethylene/cow bone particulate composites

Agunsoye J. Olumuyiwa, Talabi S. Isaac, Obe A. Adeola, Adamson I. Olubukola

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Abstract

The morphology and mechanical properties of cow bone reinforced polyethylene composite was evaluated to assess the possibility of using it as a new material for engineering applications. Cow bone reinforced matrix composite was prepared from low density polyethylene matrix containing up to 25% cow bone fillers and the effect of the filler on the mechanical properties of the composite was investigated. Scanning electron Microscopy (SEM) of the composites (with 0-25% filler) surfaces indicates good interfacial interaction between the bone fillers and the low density polyethylene matrix. The tensile strength and the hardness of the composite increases with increase in filler content while the impact strength and rigidity of the composite decreases with increase in the filler content.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances and Trends in Engineering Materials and Their Applications - Proceedings of CAN 2012 AES-ATEMA 10th International Conference
Pages97-104
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
EventCAN 2012 10th International Conference on Advances and Trends in Engineering Materials and Their Applications, AES-ATEMA 2012 - Montreal, QC, Canada
Duration: Jun 18 2012Jun 22 2012

Publication series

NameAES-ATEMA International Conference Series - Advances and Trends in Engineering Materials and their Applications
ISSN (Print)1924-3642

Conference

ConferenceCAN 2012 10th International Conference on Advances and Trends in Engineering Materials and Their Applications, AES-ATEMA 2012
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal, QC
Period06/18/1206/22/12

Keywords

  • Cow bone
  • Mechanical properties
  • Microstructure
  • Polyethylene

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