Influence of the shape and size of plasticizer particles on the reduction of stiffness in thermoplastic polymers
https://doi.org/10.31660/2782-232X-2025-2-77-86
EDN: tkbifs
Abstract
Plastic can be recycling in three ways: chemical, thermal, and mechanical. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. The most prevalent is mechanical processing, resulting in recycled materials or composite materials. A key objective in producing composite materials through this method is to restore or enhance their properties using modifiers. The properties of these additives depend on the shape and size of their particles. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy was used to determine the elemental chemical composition of a plasticizer based on highly dispersed calcium hydroxide. X-ray diffraction analysis performed on a DRON-7 diffractometer made it possible to identify the chemical compounds within the additive. Scanning electron microscopy was employed to determine the shape and size of the particles. The optimal result, specifically a four-fold reduction in stiffness, was achieved using spherical particles with a size range of 0.5–1 μm.
Keywords
particle size,
X-ray diffraction analysis,
energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy,
particle shape,
scanning electron microscopy
Supporting agencies: This work was supported by the "West Siberian Interregional Scientific and Educational Center of World Level" grant dated 27.11.2023 No. 210 of the Department of Education and Science.
About the Authors
Yurij E. Yakubovsky
Industrial University of Tyumen
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yurij E. Yakubovsky, Dr. Sci. (Engineering), Professor, Professor in the Department of Applied Mechanics,
38, Volodarskogo St., Tyumen, 625000.
Konstantin V. Kuskov
Industrial University of Tyumen
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Konstantin V. Kuskov, Cand. Sci. (Engineering), Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Technology of Structural Materials,
38, Volodarskogo St., Tyumen, 625000.
Anton A. Khyzov
Industrial University of Tyumen
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anton A. Khyzov, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Materials Science and Technology of Structural Materials,
38, Volodarskogo St., Tyumen, 625000.
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Yakubovsky Yu.E., Kuskov K.V., Khyzov A.A. Influence of the shape and size of plasticizer particles on the reduction of stiffness in thermoplastic polymers. Architecture, Construction, Transport. 2025;5(2):77-86. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31660/2782-232X-2025-2-77-86. EDN: tkbifs
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