Investigation of Dynamic, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Calotropis procera Particle-Reinforced PLA Biocomposites

K. Yoganandam; Vigneshwaran Shanmugam; A. Vasudevan; D. Vinodh; N. Nagaprasad; Balasubramaniam Stalin; Alagar Karthick; Chandrabhanu Malla; Murugesan Bharani

doi:10.1155/2021/2491489

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering (Jan 2021)

Investigation of Dynamic, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Calotropis procera Particle-Reinforced PLA Biocomposites

K. Yoganandam,
Vigneshwaran Shanmugam,
A. Vasudevan,
D. Vinodh,
N. Nagaprasad,
Balasubramaniam Stalin,
Alagar Karthick,
Chandrabhanu Malla,
Murugesan Bharani

Affiliations

K. Yoganandam: Department of Mechanical Engineering, ARM College of Engineering and Technology, Kancheepuram-603209, Tamil Nadu, India
Vigneshwaran Shanmugam: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical AndTechnical Sciences, Chennai 602, Tamilnadu, India
A. Vasudevan: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical AndTechnical Sciences, Chennai 602, Tamilnadu, India
D. Vinodh: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical AndTechnical Sciences, Chennai 602, Tamilnadu, India
N. Nagaprasad: Department of Mechanical Engineering, ULTRA College of Engineering and Technology, Madurai-635107, Tamil Nadu, India
Balasubramaniam Stalin: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Anna University, Regional Campus Madurai, Madurai-, 501, Tamilnadu, India
Alagar Karthick: Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Arasur, Coimbatore-641407, Tamilnadu, India
Chandrabhanu Malla: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Radhakrishna Institute of Technology and Engineering, Bhubaneswar-752057, Odisha, India
Murugesan Bharani: School of Textile Leather and Fashion Technology Kombolcha 208, Kombolcha Institute of Technology, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/2491489
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 2021

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The thermal behavior of the biodegradable Calotropis procera (CP) particle-reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) biocomposites was investigated. The injection molding process was used to make the composites, and the CP particle weight percentage was varied during the process (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%). The melt flow index, heat deflection temperature, Vicat softening point, and the thermal properties of the composites were determined using dynamic mechanical testing. The results were analyzed and compared to the thermal properties of the neat PLA. The results revealed the increase in thermal stability of the PLA due to the addition of CP particles. The CP particles aided in the restriction of polymer mobility, which elevated the glass transition temperature of the composite. Incorporating CP particles in the PLA can increase the PLA/CP composite utilization in heat dissipation applications.

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ISSN: 1687-8434 (Print); 1687-8442 (Online)
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering: Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
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