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Polymer Testing | 2003

Pull-out and other evaluations in sisal-reinforced polyester biocomposites

Thais Helena Demetrio Sydenstricker; Sandro Mochnaz; Sandro Campos Amico

Although sisal fibers have been used by several authors, the Brazilian variety has not yet been thoroughly characterized. In this work the surface of sisal fibers was modified by treatment with NaOH or N-isopropyl-acrylamide solutions. Lignin content and density of fibers are reduced with the chemical treatment and the N-isopropyl-acrylamide treatment causes a significant reduction in moisture absorption. Tensile tests of NaOH (0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, and 10% w/w) and N-isopropyl-acrylamide (1, 2, and 3% w/w) treated fibers were carried out and a reinforcement effect of the sisal treated with 2% solutions was observed. TGA measurements showed that with the NaOH treatment the fiber becomes more thermally resistant. SEM micrographs and crystallinity index of sisal indicated how different treatments alter the fiber surface. Pull-out tests in polyester resin were performed, evidencing that all treatments were effective in improving interfacial adhesion. The best results were obtained with the 2% N-isopropyl-acrylamide treatment. The main advantages of pull-out tests is that without considering composite processing variables, good performance sisal/polyester composites may be selected before their laborious and material-consuming preparation step.


Polymer Testing | 2003

SEM studies of tensile fracture surfaces of polypropylene—sawdust composites

João Carlos Miguez Suarez; Fernanda M. B. Coutinho; Thais Helena Demetrio Sydenstricker

Composites of polypropylene (PP) or PP plus maleated polypropylene (MAPP) and sawdust coated with 22.4 wt% MAPP were prepared under fixed processing conditions (mixing temperature, rate of rotation and mixing time). The tensile properties and the fracture mechanisms of the composites have been studied. The effect of MAPP content on the properties of PP mixes were also studied. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was performed to analyze the tensile fracture surfaces and the interfacial fiber/matrix adhesion. The tensile properties of composites with up to 10% MAPP have not been improved by increasing MAPP content. This has been attributed to the poor filler/matrix adhesion. The addition of higher MAPP content to the PP composites produces better adhesion of sawdust to PP matrix and an increase in the tensile strength.


Polymer-plastics Technology and Engineering | 2008

Evaluation of Multilayer Thermoformed Films for Food Packaging

A. Crippa; Thais Helena Demetrio Sydenstricker; S. C. Amico

In this work, high- and medium-barrier to oxygen films were studied. The films were thermoformed in the shape of sausage packaging, and their properties were verified before and after processing. Film characterization included evaluations of overall and individual layer thickness, crystallinity index, oxygen permeability rate, perforation strength, clarity, and brightness. Thermoforming resulted in significant modifications in thermal, mechanical, and optical properties, and the corners of the packaging were the most critical regions. After thermoforming, the oxygen permeability rate significantly increased, whereas perforation strength, clarity, and brightness were reduced, although no layer discontinuity was verified even in the corner regions.


Polimeros-ciencia E Tecnologia | 2007

Desempenho de filmes multicamadas em embalagens termoformadas

Agnaldo Crippa; Thais Helena Demetrio Sydenstricker; Sandro Campos Amico

Flexible multilayer plastic films may be used for the thermoforming of packages for meat products. In this case, the packages must meet the technical requirements of medium or high barrier to oxygen, depending on the characteristics of the food product, in order to avoid contamination during its shelf-life and consequently risk to human health. However, the thermoforming process alters the original characteristics of the plain films, which could render them inadequate to use, especially in the deepest corners of the packages, which are the critical points. This work addressed the thermoforming effects on the properties of two multi-layered plastic films, called medium barrier (MB), comprising PP/tie/PA6/tie/PA6/tie/LDPE, and high barrier (HB), where the central adhesive (tie) layer was replaced by a layer of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH). The characterization of the films included investigations of thickness, oxygen permeability, and mechanical and optical properties.


Composites Part A-applied Science and Manufacturing | 2007

Studies on lignocellulosic fibers of Brazil. Part II: Morphology and properties of Brazilian coconut fibers

Fábio Tomczak; Kestur Gundappa Satyanarayana; Thais Helena Demetrio Sydenstricker


Polymer Testing | 2005

A comprehensive characterization of chemically treated Brazilian sponge-gourds (Luffa cylindrica)

Valcineide Oliveira de Andrade Tanobe; Thais Helena Demetrio Sydenstricker; Marilda Munaro; Sandro Campos Amico


Polymer Testing | 2005

Tensile and impact behavior of polypropylene/low density polyethylene blends

R. Strapasson; Sandro Campos Amico; M.F.R. Pereira; Thais Helena Demetrio Sydenstricker


Journal of Applied Polymer Science | 2009

Evaluation of flexible postconsumed polyurethane foams modified by polystyrene grafting as sorbent material for oil spills

V. O. A. Tanobe; Thais Helena Demetrio Sydenstricker; Sandro Campos Amico; J.V.C. Vargas; Sônia Faria Zawadzki


Polymer Testing | 2010

Corrigendum to ''A comprehensive characterization of chemically treated Brazilian sponge-gourds (Luffa cylindrica)'' (Polymer Testing. Volume 24 (2005) p. 474-482)

Valcineide Oliveira de Andrade Tanobe; Thais Helena Demetrio Sydenstricker; Marilda Munaro; Sandro Campos Amico


Polimeros-ciencia E Tecnologia | 2006

Substituição de materiais poliméricos através de seletores de materiais e fornecedores: um estudo de caso na indústria automobilística

Isaias Bissoto; Thais Helena Demetrio Sydenstricker

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Sandro Campos Amico

Federal University of Paraná

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Fernanda M. B. Coutinho

Rio de Janeiro State University

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J.V.C. Vargas

Federal University of Paraná

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Sandro Mochnaz

Federal University of Paraná

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A. Crippa

Federal University of Paraná

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Agnaldo Crippa

Federal University of Paraná

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Isaias Bissoto

Federal University of Paraná

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