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Methodology for Testing the Uniformity of the Composition of a Batch of Polymer Materials on the Example of Sbr Rubber Granulates in the Aspect of Potential Applications

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This publication presents a comprehensive method for assessing the homogeneity of the composition of a large batch of polymer materials, with a mass of 1.5 tons, consisting of 60 transport packages, using the example of rubber granulate from recycled car tires.The presented method combines statistical analysis tools used to determine the samples number to be taken from the batch and the pyrolytic thermal desorption technique coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (Py/TD-GC-MS), used for material identification.Directions for improving the method for the quantitative identification of batch components are also indicated.The developed method can be applied to assess the purity of batches of recycled rubber granulate used in the construction of sports field surfaces and to determine the content of substances harmful to the environment and human health, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.The direction for improving the developed spot-check control method using an alternative approach is to supplement it with a quantitative assessment of batch parameters in relation to the threshold values, such as tolerance limits.

Source: Advances in Science and Technology – Research Journal

DOI: 10.12913/22998624/193152

Authors: Beata Grynkiewicz-Bylina, Bożena Rakwic, Monika Gawlik-Jędrysiak, Małgorzata Szymiczek, Błażej Chmielnicki

Institutions: KOMAG Institute of Mining Technology, Silesian University of Technology, Łukasiewicz Research Network, Łukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Polymer Materials

Language: English

Topic: Recycling and utilization of industrial and municipal waste in materials production

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $330