Membranes (Nov 2022)

Quality Parameters of PE–Pomace Based Membranes

  • Izabela Betlej,
  • Renata Salerno-Kochan,
  • Piotr Borysiuk,
  • Piotr Boruszewski,
  • Sławomir Monder,
  • Krzysztof Krajewski,
  • Bogusław Andres,
  • Barbara Krochmal-Marczak,
  • Elżbieta Pisulewska,
  • Leszek Danecki,
  • Stanisław Pochwała

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/membranes12111086
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 11
p. 1086

Abstract

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This paper presents the results of research on selected mechanical and physical properties of polyethylene membranes containing 50% of the plant fraction obtained as waste from an edible oil press. The produced biomembranes were characterized by low tensile strength (2.02–4.28 MPa). The addition of plant material will not adversely affect the barrier properties such as water vapor permeability or the contact angle. Additionally, there was a discoloration of the characteristics affecting the shrinkage of the membrane. The presence of the plant component clearly lowered the shrinkage of the material. This research is important and provides valuable knowledge on the possibilities of using plant waste and the direction of the potential application of the materials produced with their use.

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