Mechanical Properties Modification of Polyethylene (PE) for CaCO3 Particulated Composites

• Main Authors: Sivarao, Subramonian, Mohd Rizal , Salleh, Ahmad, Kamely, Tajul Ariffin, Abdullah, Taufik, -
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Trans Tech Publications 2011
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery; TS Manufactures
• Online Access: http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/4315/1/AMR.264-265.880.pdf; http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/4315/; http://www.scientific.net
• Institution: Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is one of the most useful and versatile materials known to man. In this research, eggshell as a natural composite bioceramics was used to modify and improve the mechanical properties of an existing polyethylene which is widely used to manufacture daily goods by small med...