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Title Synthesis and Characterisation of ASA-PEEK Composites for Fused Filament Fabrication
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Authors Palacios-Ibanez, B; Relinque, JJ; Moreno-Sanchez, D; de Leon, AS; Delgado, FJ; Escobar-Galindo, R; Molina, SI
Title Synthesis and Characterisation of ASA-PEEK Composites for Fused Filament Fabrication
Year 2022
Published Polymers, 14, 3
DOI 10.3390/polym14030496
Abstract In this paper, a series of polymer composites made from acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate (ASA) and poly (ether ether ketone) (PEEK) were manufactured. ASA acts as a polymer matrix while PEEK is loaded in the form of micro-particles that act as a reinforcing filler. The composites were compounded by single screw extrusion and then, different specimens were manufactured either via injection moulding (IM) or fused filament fabrication (FFF). Two different types of PEEK (commercial and reused) in different concentrations (3 and 6 wt.%) were tested and their influence in the mechanical, structural, and thermal properties were studied. It was observed that reused PEEK enhanced the stiffness and tensile strength and thermal stability of the composites both, for injected and printed specimens. This evidences the suitability of these composites as potential candidates as novel materials with enhanced properties following an approach of circular economy.
Author Keywords thermoplastic polymers; composite materials; fused filament fabrication; mechanical properties; thermal properties
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:000760148200001
WoS Category Polymer Science
Research Area Polymer Science
PDF https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/3/496/pdf?version=1643358470
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