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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 603, 2025
International Symposium on Green and Sustainable Technology (ISGST 2024)
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| Article Number | 02003 | |
| Number of page(s) | 7 | |
| Section | Green Materials | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202560302003 | |
| Published online | 15 January 2025 | |
The effect of waste tire granules on the properties of polyethylene terephthalate thermoplastic
1 Faculty of Engineering & Technology, DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia, Peramu Jaya Industrial Area, 26607, Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia
2 Petroleum and Chemical Engineering Programme Area, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Gadong, BE1410, Brunei
3 Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, Jalan Genting Kelang, Setapak, P.O. Box 10979, 50932, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
4 Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Lebuhraya Tun Razak, 26300 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
* Corresponding author: roi_rui86@hotmail.com
The utilization of waste tire granules (WTG) as a reinforcing agent in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) offers a sustainable approach to enhancing thermoplastic composites. PET is known for its recyclability, while WTG provides a solution for waste tire management. This study examines the effect of WTG content and particle size on PET/WTG composites. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) were used to analyze the composites' morphology and chemical composition. Mechanical tests evaluated elongation and impact performance with WTG incorporation. SEM showed a compatible morphology between the PET matrix and WTG. FTIR spectra displayed characteristic vibrations of polyisoprene from WTG and PETspecific functional groups. The inclusion of WTG significantly improved mechanical properties that leads to enhanced elongation at break (EB) and increased ductility. Impact strength also improved notably at 10% WTG. These findings demonstrate the potential of WTG as a filler to enhance PET mechanical properties and contribute to sustainable waste management as well as the development of value-added products from recycled materials.
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