Evaluation of corrugated cardboard biochar as reinforcing fiber on properties, biodegradability and weatherability of wood-plastic composites

Xiaoqian Wang; Farid Sotoudehniakarani; Zhiming Yu; Jeffrey J Morrell; Jed Cappellazzi; Armando G McDonald

doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.108955

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Evaluation of corrugated cardboard biochar as reinforcing fiber on properties, biodegradability and weatherability of wood-plastic composites

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Evaluation of corrugated cardboard biochar as reinforcing fiber on properties, biodegradability and weatherability of wood-plastic composites

Xiaoqian Wang, Farid Sotoudehniakarani, Zhiming Yu, Jeffrey J Morrell, Jed Cappellazzi and Armando G McDonald

Polymer Degradation and Stability, Vol.168, 108955

2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.108955

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Abstract

biochar

biodurability

corrugated cardboard

photostability

wood plastic composites

Corrugated cardboard (CCB) was pyrolyzed at different temperatures (350, 400 and 450°C) to produce biochar fibers. The biochar and CCB control fibers were then compounded with high density polyethylene (HDPE) and maleated polyethylene (MAPE) to prepare wood plastic composites (WPC). The effect of different pyrolysis temperature biochars on the WPC's mechanical, thermal and viscoelastic properties, water absorptions, rheological behavior, weatherability and biodurability performance were evaluated. The CCB composite melts showed higher modulus and viscosity than biochar composites, indicating better melt strength. Compared with CCB composites, an increase of tensile strength (4%) and tensile modulus (30%) could be observed in composites made from CCB 350°C biochar. In addition, the CCB biochar composite showed lower tan δ and adhesion factor, indicating the strong interfacial interaction between biochar fibers and HDPE. The composite melting temperatures (Tm) were not significantly different. The degree of HDPE crystallinity in the biochar composites decreased relative to the CCB composites, while the thermal properties of the composites improved compared with CCB composites. The CCB composite displayed the highest water absorption (3.9%) and thickness swell (3.8%) after 70 d. The CCB biochar (450°C) composite experienced the least color change, lightless and carbonyl concentrations due to weathering. Pyrolysis of CCB reduced weight loss in the resulting composites exposed to fungi compared with the CCB composite. Using CCB biochar led to a more biodurable WPC.

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Title: Evaluation of corrugated cardboard biochar as reinforcing fiber on properties, biodegradability and weatherability of wood-plastic composites
Authors: Xiaoqian Wang (Author) - Beijing Forestry University, China
Farid Sotoudehniakarani (Author) - University of Idaho, United States
Zhiming Yu (Author) - Beijing Forestry University, China
Jeffrey J Morrell (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Jed Cappellazzi (Author) - Oregon State University, United States
Armando G McDonald (Author) - University of Idaho, United States
Publication details: Polymer Degradation and Stability, Vol.168, 108955
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd.
Date published: 2019
DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.108955
ISSN: 0141-3910
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life; Forest Research Institute
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450626202621
Output Type: Journal article

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