Characterization of Polyolefins Wastes by FTIR Spectroscopy

Authors

  • A. Moldovan Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • S. Patachia Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • R. Buican Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • M.H. Tierean Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Keywords:

degradation, FTIR, polyolefin, recycling, waste

Abstract

In this paper, the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) method has been used to assess the degradation state (oxidation degree) of different polyolefin plastic wastes from the construction industry, separated into density fractions. Polyolefin oxidation has been identified and quantified by the presence of a strong absorption band assigned to carbonyl groups and its possible influence on the properties and behavior of the polymer wastes has been critically assessed.

Author Biographies

A. Moldovan, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Product Design, Mechatronics and Environment Dept.

S. Patachia, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Product Design, Mechatronics and Environment Dept.

R. Buican, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Product Design, Mechatronics and Environment Dept.

M.H. Tierean, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Dept. of Materials Engineering and Weld

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Published

2013-01-16

Issue

Vol. 5(54) No. 2 (2012)

Section

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING