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Preparation and characterization of PMMA/stone waste nanocomposites for marmoreal artificial stone industry
Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites • 2014
Publication Information
Authors
Samah M El-Bashir, Mohammed A Binhussain,Nouf A Al-Thumairi and Naser AlZayed
Keywords
PMMA nanocomposites, autoclave polymerization, diffused transmittance
Journal
Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites
Publisher
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Volume
33
Issue
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Pages
150
publication.type
International
Paper Link
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Abstract
The current study concerns the preparation and characterization of marmoreal solid surface materials based on polymethylmethacrylate
(PMMA) nanocomposites filled with waste stones of marble, granite and basalt. Hydrophilic nanosilica
and clay Halloysite nanotubules (HNTs) were the two types of nanofillers used to prepare PMMA/stone waste
nanocomposites. The effect of nanofiller type and stone nature was investigated by Rockwell hardness, flexural strength,
impact toughness, abrasion loss, water absorption and luminous transmittance measurements. The prepared artificial
stone samples have an eye-catching decorative effect of alabaster when lighted from rear using a low energy light source.
(PMMA) nanocomposites filled with waste stones of marble, granite and basalt. Hydrophilic nanosilica
and clay Halloysite nanotubules (HNTs) were the two types of nanofillers used to prepare PMMA/stone waste
nanocomposites. The effect of nanofiller type and stone nature was investigated by Rockwell hardness, flexural strength,
impact toughness, abrasion loss, water absorption and luminous transmittance measurements. The prepared artificial
stone samples have an eye-catching decorative effect of alabaster when lighted from rear using a low energy light source.