Author： Xia Guangmei Reddy K. Obi Maheswari C. Uma Jayaramudu J. Zhang Jinming Zhang Jun Rajulu A. Varada
Publisher： Taylor & Francis Ltd
E-ISSN： 1563-5341|20|4|377-387
ISSN： 1023-666X
Source： International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, Vol.20, Iss.4, 2015-05, pp. : 377-387
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Abstract
The aim of the present work is to develop novel bio-based lightweight material with improved tensile and thermal properties. Spent tea leaf powder (STLP) was used as a filler to improve the tensile and thermal properties of polypropylene carbonate (PPC). Tea is an important material used in hotels and households, and spent tea leaf is a resulting solid waste. Composite films with STLP were obtained by the solution casting method. These films were characterized by optical and scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and tensile testing to examine the effect of filler content on the properties of the composites. The results showed that composite films have increased tensile strength due to enhanced interfacial adhesion between the filler and the matrix. In addition, the composite films also exhibited higher thermal degradation temperatures than pure polypropylene carbonate. The morphology results indicate that there is a good interface interaction between STLP and PPC. Results of the study reveal STLP to be a promising green filler for polymer plastics.
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