Microwave Torrefaction of Natural Fibers for Incorporation into Engineering Thermoplastic Biocomposites
Little work has been done in the area of engineering thermoplastic biocomposites due to the increased processing temperatures which induce degradation of biomass. Torrefaction has been identified as an effective means of preparing biomass for introduction into engineering thermoplastics such as poly...
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ndltd-ndsu.edu-oai-library.ndsu.edu-10365-248192021-09-28T17:11:24Z Microwave Torrefaction of Natural Fibers for Incorporation into Engineering Thermoplastic Biocomposites Vold, Jessica Lynne Lattimer Little work has been done in the area of engineering thermoplastic biocomposites due to the increased processing temperatures which induce degradation of biomass. Torrefaction has been identified as an effective means of preparing biomass for introduction into engineering thermoplastics such as polyamide 6, however it is an energy and time intensive process. This work looks to microwave induced heating to reduce the required energy costs by 70% over a conventional heating method while producing a more homogeneous higher degree of torrefaction torrefied biomass. The torrefied biomasses were analyzed to understand how time, temperature, and power level affect the yield and thermal stability temperature of the fibers. The effects of the addition of torrefied flax shive, hemp hurd, and sunflower hulls to polyamide 6,6 on mechanical and thermal properties were also studied. 2015-03-18T17:01:49Z 2015-03-18T17:01:49Z 2015 text/dissertation movingimage/video http://hdl.handle.net/10365/24819 NDSU Policy 190.6.2 https://www.ndsu.edu/fileadmin/policy/190.pdf video/quicktime application/pdf North Dakota State University |
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Little work has been done in the area of engineering thermoplastic biocomposites due to the increased processing temperatures which induce degradation of biomass. Torrefaction has been identified as an effective means of preparing biomass for introduction into engineering thermoplastics such as polyamide 6, however it is an energy and time intensive process. This work looks to microwave induced heating to reduce the required energy costs by 70% over a conventional heating method while producing a more homogeneous higher degree of torrefaction torrefied biomass. The torrefied biomasses were analyzed to understand how time, temperature, and power level affect the yield and thermal stability temperature of the fibers. The effects of the addition of torrefied flax shive, hemp hurd, and sunflower hulls to polyamide 6,6 on mechanical and thermal properties were also studied. |
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Microwave Torrefaction of Natural Fibers for Incorporation into Engineering Thermoplastic Biocomposites |
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Microwave Torrefaction of Natural Fibers for Incorporation into Engineering Thermoplastic Biocomposites |
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Microwave Torrefaction of Natural Fibers for Incorporation into Engineering Thermoplastic Biocomposites |
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Microwave Torrefaction of Natural Fibers for Incorporation into Engineering Thermoplastic Biocomposites |
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microwave torrefaction of natural fibers for incorporation into engineering thermoplastic biocomposites |
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