| Title |
Valorization of waste Ti6Al4V chips for epoxy composite production: A circular economy approach |
| ID_Doc |
28633 |
| Authors |
Teke, E; Alyamac-Seydibeyoglu, E; Mocan, M; Seydibeyoglu, MO |
| Title |
Valorization of waste Ti6Al4V chips for epoxy composite production: A circular economy approach |
| Year |
2024 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1002/pc.28787 |
| Abstract |
With increasing awareness of the circular economy, utilizing waste materials from titanium alloys for polymer composites offers numerous advantages. In this study, medical-grade titanium alloy, Ti6Al4V chips were finely ground and mixed with epoxy resin to produce particulate-reinforced composites. The tensile strength showed a 32% improvement compared to the neat epoxy. Similar results were observed for the flexural test, showing a 36% improvement in the composites. Moreover, a substantial 96% increase in thermal conductivity was observed, significantly expanding the potential application areas for the epoxy-based composites. These improvements were achieved without the use of superfine nanoparticles or other expensive additives. This underscores the potential of a circular approach in the materials world, offering many new opportunities while promoting sustainability. |
| Author Keywords |
mechanical properties; metal-polymer composites; thermal conductivity; titanium alloy; waste |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:001266779900001 |
| WoS Category |
Materials Science, Composites; Polymer Science |
| Research Area |
Materials Science; Polymer Science |
| PDF |
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1002/pc.28787
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