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Baskan-Bayrak H, Yahyapour R, Yagci YE, Saner Okan B. Sustainable Engineered Designs and Manufacturing of Waste Derived Graphenes Reinforced Polypropylene Composite for Automotive Interior Parts. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:34530-34543. [PMID: 39157127 PMCID: PMC11325527 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c02596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
Abstract
The automotive sector is actively pursuing a lightweighting strategy as a means to urgently decrease greenhouse gas emissions, which are a significant driver of climate change. The development of lightweight composite structures has been identified as crucial for enhancing part performance while mitigating negative environmental impacts and adopting energy-efficient manufacturing methods. This comprehensive study aimed to decrease the main reinforcement content of talc in commercial compounds while integrating graphene derived from waste polypropylene (PP) grown on talc and graphene nanoplatelet obtained from waste tires by upcycling processes into the PP compound. The entire value chain of interior automotive part production, from compound development and scaling up with a high-shear mixer, to injection molding of the part and performance tests, was investigated with a focus on sustainability considerations. The successful integration of 4 wt % micron talc, together with 1 wt % graphene nanoparticles and 1 wt % hybrid additive into the blended HomoPP/CopoPP matrix resulted in a 10% weight reduction compared to the conventional part. Moreover, significant improvements in flexural and tensile strength were observed, with enhancements of 52 and 38%, respectively. The uniform dispersion of additives and improved interfacial adhesion between the PP matrix and additives facilitated efficient stress transfer, contributing to enhanced mechanical properties. Furthermore, a systematic life cycle assessment study demonstrated the positive impact of waste PP incorporation on CO2 reduction, achieving a remarkable 95% reduction compared to virgin PP. The developed compound also demonstrated favorable processability and flow properties, supporting its potential for mass production. Overall, this study presents a sustainable and effective approach for lightweight automotive interior part production using a synergistically designed PP compound meeting the requirements of the automotive industry.
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- Havva Baskan-Bayrak
- Sabanci
University Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application
Center & Composite Technologies Center of Excellence, Teknopark Istanbul, Pendik 34906, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Sabanci
University Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application
Center & Composite Technologies Center of Excellence, Teknopark Istanbul, Pendik 34906, Istanbul, Turkey
- Faculty
of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Materials Science and Nanoengineering, Sabanci University, Tuzla 34956, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Taysad
Organize Sanayi Bolgesi (TOSB), Farplas
Otomotiv A.S., Kocaeli 41420, Turkey
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- Sabanci
University Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application
Center & Composite Technologies Center of Excellence, Teknopark Istanbul, Pendik 34906, Istanbul, Turkey
- Faculty
of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Materials Science and Nanoengineering, Sabanci University, Tuzla 34956, Istanbul, Turkey
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Chen L, Xu H, Huang Q, Wang P. An integrated method for compensating and correcting nonlinear error in five-axis machining utilizing cutter contacting point data. Sci Rep 2024; 14:8763. [PMID: 38627458 PMCID: PMC11021413 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-59458-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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In current five-axis computer numerical control (CNC) machining, the use of minute linear path segments as an approximation for the ideal cutter contacting (CC) point trajectory is still prevalent. However, introducing rotation axes leads to a deviation of the actual CC point trajectory from the ideal, resulting in nonlinear errors. An integrated method is proposed in this paper for compensating and correcting both the contour error, associated with the approximation of the part surface by the ideal CC point trajectory and the nonlinear error of the CC point trajectory based on the information in the CC point data. By analyzing the spatial relationship between the tool posture and the CC point path during the five-axis linear interpolation process, two adjacent machining tool positions containing CC point data information are selected as the starting and ending points of the five-axis linear interpolation machining. The ideal tool center point and the actual CC point are calculated during the interpolation process, as well as the distance and the unit vector in the perpendicular direction between the actual CC point and the ideal CC point trajectory segment. In the comprehensive error compensation and correction phase, the obtained unit vectors are used as direction vectors for error compensation, and the tool center point during interpolation is first compensated and corrected. This ensures the actual CC point and the contour curve are on the same plane. The compensation direction for contour error is calculated using the start/end tool axis vectors and the ideal CC point trajectory vectors. The size of the contour error approximating the contour curve is calculated through the chord error. A second compensation and correction are applied to the tool center point for interpolation, ultimately achieving comprehensive compensation and correction of nonlinear errors. The data calculations were conducted in the MATLAB environment using actual machining data. After compensation and correction, the contour error was reduced by 76%, the nonlinear error of the CC point trajectory decreased to below 0.88 μm, and the comprehensive nonlinear error of the CC point trajectory was reduced from 19 to 1.5 μm, a reduction of 93%. This demonstrates significant practical value in enhancing the accuracy of five-axis CNC machining. Through actual machining verification, after using the method described in this paper, the average surface roughness decreased from 1.133 to 0.220 μm, and the maximum surface roughness decreased from 6.667 to 1.240 μm. This significantly demonstrates that the compensation and correction method proposed in this paper can significantly improve the surface quality of machined parts.
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- Liangji Chen
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Technology (Guilin University of Technology), Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin, 541006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Technology (Guilin University of Technology), Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin, 541006, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Technology (Guilin University of Technology), Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin, 541006, China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Technology (Guilin University of Technology), Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin, 541006, China
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Marx B, Bostan L, Herrmann AS, Boskamp L, Koschek K. Properties of Stereocomplex PLA for Melt Spinning. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4510. [PMID: 38231930 PMCID: PMC10708371 DOI: 10.3390/polym15234510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Fibers made from biopolymers are one solution for conserving both resources and the environment. However, these fibers currently have limited strengths, which limit their use for textile applications. In this paper, a biopolymer stereocomplex poly(-lactide) (scPLA) formation on a technical scale of high-molecular-weight poly(D-lactide) (PDLA) and poly(L-lactide) (PLLA) is presented. This scPLA material is the basis for further research to develop scPLA yarns in melt spinning with technical strengths for technical application. scPLA is compared with standard and commercially available semi-crystalline PLA for the production of fibers in melt spinning (msPLA) with textile strengths. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) gives a degree of crystallization of 59.7% for scPLA and 47.0% for msPLA. X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirms the pure stereocomplex crystal structure for scPLA and semi-crystallinity for msPLA. scPLA and msPLA are also compared regarding their processing properties (rheology) in melt spinning. While complex viscosity of scPLA is much lower compared to msPLA, both materials show similar viscoelastic behavior. Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) shows the influence of the molecular weight on the thermal stability, whereas essentially the crystallinity influences the biodegradability of the PLA materials.
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- Boris Marx
- Faserinstitut Bremen, Am Biologischen Garten 2—Geb. IW3, D-28359 Bremen, Germany; (L.B.); (A.S.H.)
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- Faserinstitut Bremen, Am Biologischen Garten 2—Geb. IW3, D-28359 Bremen, Germany; (L.B.); (A.S.H.)
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- Faserinstitut Bremen, Am Biologischen Garten 2—Geb. IW3, D-28359 Bremen, Germany; (L.B.); (A.S.H.)
- Materials Engineering/Fibers and Fiber Composites Research Group, Faculty of Production Engineering, University of Bremen, Am Biologischen Garten 2—Geb. IW3, D-28359 Bremen, Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM, Wiener Straße 12, D-28359 Bremen, Germany; (L.B.); (K.K.)
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM, Wiener Straße 12, D-28359 Bremen, Germany; (L.B.); (K.K.)
- MAPEX Center for Materials and Processes, University of Bremen, Bibliothekstraße 1, D-28359 Bremen, Germany
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Zhang H, Duan M, Qin S, Zhang Z. Preparation and Modification of Porous Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Cage Material Based on Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM). Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14245403. [PMID: 36559770 PMCID: PMC9785020 DOI: 10.3390/polym14245403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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To address the problems of the difficult processing and internal microstructure disorder of porous bearing cages, Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) porous self-lubricating bearing cage material was prepared based on a fused deposition molding (FDM) process, and the porous samples were heat-treated on this basis, the research was carried out around the synergistic design of the material preparation, microstructure, and tribological properties. The results show that the pore size of the PEEK porous material prepared by the FDM process meets the requirements of the porous bearing cage; the samples with higher porosity also have higher oil content, and all the samples show high oil retention. Under dry friction conditions, the higher the porosity of the porous material, the larger the friction coefficient, and the friction coefficients of each sample after heat treatment show the same pattern; under starved lubrication conditions, the friction coefficient of the porous PEEK material decreased significantly compared to the compact PEEK material, showing a better self-lubrication effect, and the porous samples reached the best self-lubrication effect after heat treatment. The optimal process parameters were 60% mass fraction of NaCl, 40% mass fraction of PEEK, and the applied heat treatment process.
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Zirak N, Shirinbayan M, Benfriha K, Deligant M, Tcharkhtchi A. Stereolithography of (meth)acrylate‐based photocurable resin: Thermal and mechanical properties. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.52248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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- Nader Zirak
- Arts Et Metiers Institute of Technology, CNRS, CNAM, PIMM HESAM University Paris France
- Arts Et Métiers Institute of Technology, CNAM, LIFSE HESAM University Paris France
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- Arts Et Metiers Institute of Technology, CNRS, CNAM, PIMM HESAM University Paris France
- Arts Et Métiers Institute of Technology, CNAM, LIFSE HESAM University Paris France
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- Arts Et Metiers Institute of Technology, CNAM, LCPI HESAM University Paris France
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- Arts Et Métiers Institute of Technology, CNAM, LIFSE HESAM University Paris France
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- Arts Et Metiers Institute of Technology, CNRS, CNAM, PIMM HESAM University Paris France
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