Author:Malwela, Thomas; Khumalo, VM; Salehiyan, Reza; Ray, Suprakas SDate:Jul 2018The influences of surface treatment and the concentration of boehmite alumina (BA) particles on polypropylene and polystyrene (PS) (80/20) blends produced via melt compounding were examined. The results show that p-toluene sulfonic acid-treated ...Read more
Author:Ojijo, Vincent O; Sadiku, ERDate:Jun 2017This chapter discusses the strategies employed in enhancing the wear performance of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). A brief overview of the polyolefins, their structure, and tribological characteristics and applications is presented. ...Read more
Author:Focke, WW; Kruger, HJ; Mhike, W; Taute, A; Roberson, A; Ofosu, ODate:Jul 2014A novel intumescent additive was synthesized by neutralizing 3,5-diaminobenzoic acid hydrochloride salt with ammonium dihydrogen phosphate. This compound, which melts at 257 C, decomposes concurrently to release carbon dioxide gas. The flame ...Read more