Abstract
In this work, the formulation of composite materials of Recycled Irrigation Tape and Corn Stover (r-IT/CS) with additives, were studied. The variables analyzed were the size effect and the percentage of fibers. The r-IT/CS composites were processing in a twin screw extruder and compression molded. The materials characterization were by tension, bending, impact, hardness, and DSC measurements. As the fiber concentration and length increased, modulus, resistance (tension and bending), and hardness increased, but impact resistance decreased in comparison with the r-IT matrix. The percentage of crystallinity decreased by 4% with the addition of the CS fibers. The properties of the composite materials were similar to those of the polymeric matrix. These results open the possibility of using them as packaging.
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