Design and Compare Sound Absorption Coefficient Nanocomposites Containing Tea Waste and Polypropylene With and Without Nanoclay

Abstract

Introduction: In recent years tend to use of natural fibers has increased in making sound absorbers. Fiber-based natural materials have low density, low production costs, and are biodegradable. Material and Methods: In this study, the effect of nanoclay and the behavior of the nanocomposite specimens containing tea waste, polypropylene, and nanoclay in the sound absorption coefficient are investigated. Results: The results showed the sound absorption coefficient increases by increasing the tea waste weight percent of the polypropylene. 60% increase in tea waste has a special role in the absorption of sound waves at a frequency of 1000 Hz and 2500 to 6300 Hz frequency range as the TW60 N5 sample has the sound absorption coefficient 0.94 and 0.84 in 1000 and 6300 Hz frequencies, respectively. Comparison of the sound absorption coefficient of composite and nanocomposite showed that sound absorptions increase by adding nanoclay to the 5%, at frequencies above 2000 Hz. Conclusion: Tea waste-based sound absorbers can be used in noise control due to the high acoustic absorption and no harmful effects on human health.

Keywords

• sound absorption coefficient
• nanocomposite
• tea waste
• nanoclay