Synthesis and Characterization of Polypropylene Blends From Recycled Plastic and Cassava Dregs
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: A composite membrane of polypropylene (PP) mixture from recycled plastic and cassava dregs (CD) by external mixer has been synthesized and characterized. XRD results obtained cassava dregs have a monoclinic structure and a size of 200 mesh. The best mechanical properties were obtained in the mixture (PP/CD) (94/6) % wt, the tensile strength of 0.98 MPa, Young's Modulus of 0.14 MPa, and strain of 6.78%. SEM results obtained that the surface on the mixture (98/2) % wt is smoother, and the mixture is more evenly distributed. The addition of cassava dregs to polypropylene from recycled plastic influences its mechanical properties, where the tensile strength, Young's modulus, and strain increase.
Source: RASAYAN Journal of Chemistry
Authors: M. Sirait, K. Sinulingga, N. Siregar
Language: English
Subfield: Polymers and Plastics
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410243813