Enhancement of mechanical properties in unsaturated polyester via reinforcement with olive leaf particles

The use of olive leaf powder (OLP) as a filler material in unsaturated polyester composites brings a new avenue for the development of mechanical and thermal properties. The present work focuses on the impact of the relative proportions of OLP ranging from (0, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25%) on the structur...

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Main Authors: Eman Ibraheem, Waleed Bdaiwi
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Published: Unviversity of Technology- Iraq 2024-10-01
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Online Access:https://etj.uotechnology.edu.iq/article_184758_bf53dee82614c300262000040ba07159.pdf
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description The use of olive leaf powder (OLP) as a filler material in unsaturated polyester composites brings a new avenue for the development of mechanical and thermal properties. The present work focuses on the impact of the relative proportions of OLP ranging from (0, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25%) on the structural, electrical, and thermal properties of the composites.The specimens were prepared through the hand lay molding process, and the hardness strength, impact strength as well as compressive strength examination were conducted.These findings suggest that the characteristics of these composites improve as the content of OLP increases.The maximum impact strength found is 2.52 KJ/m², and the maximum hardness is 7.24 N/mm², while the compressive strength is around 48.7 MPa. Thermal conductivity decreased on the volumetric fraction of 25%, which is within the range of 0.101 W/m·℃. Based on the analysis of the FTIR results, it can be claimed that the change in intensities and positions of the peaks may be associated with the interaction between the OLP and the polyester matrix. The SEM data suggest that the OLP is dispersed throughout the matrix, and strong interfacial adhesion exists between them. In summary, this work highlights the prospects of using OLP-filled unsaturated polyester composites for several purposes due to the improved mechanical and thermal characteristics.
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spelling doaj-art-d3f6057339c6465e8bd7b390a32dfc2f2025-08-20T02:18:16ZengUnviversity of Technology- IraqEngineering and Technology Journal1681-69002412-07582024-10-0142101267127610.30684/etj.2024.150924.1772184758Enhancement of mechanical properties in unsaturated polyester via reinforcement with olive leaf particlesEman Ibraheem0Waleed Bdaiwi1Department of Physics, College of Education for Pure Sciences, University of Anbar, Anbar, Iraq.Department of Physics, College of Education for Pure Sciences, University of Anbar, Anbar, Iraq.The use of olive leaf powder (OLP) as a filler material in unsaturated polyester composites brings a new avenue for the development of mechanical and thermal properties. The present work focuses on the impact of the relative proportions of OLP ranging from (0, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25%) on the structural, electrical, and thermal properties of the composites.The specimens were prepared through the hand lay molding process, and the hardness strength, impact strength as well as compressive strength examination were conducted.These findings suggest that the characteristics of these composites improve as the content of OLP increases.The maximum impact strength found is 2.52 KJ/m², and the maximum hardness is 7.24 N/mm², while the compressive strength is around 48.7 MPa. Thermal conductivity decreased on the volumetric fraction of 25%, which is within the range of 0.101 W/m·℃. Based on the analysis of the FTIR results, it can be claimed that the change in intensities and positions of the peaks may be associated with the interaction between the OLP and the polyester matrix. The SEM data suggest that the OLP is dispersed throughout the matrix, and strong interfacial adhesion exists between them. In summary, this work highlights the prospects of using OLP-filled unsaturated polyester composites for several purposes due to the improved mechanical and thermal characteristics.https://etj.uotechnology.edu.iq/article_184758_bf53dee82614c300262000040ba07159.pdfbiocompositesmechanical propertiesolive leaf powderthermal conductivityunsaturated polyester
spellingShingle Eman Ibraheem
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Enhancement of mechanical properties in unsaturated polyester via reinforcement with olive leaf particles
Engineering and Technology Journal
biocomposites
mechanical properties
olive leaf powder
thermal conductivity
unsaturated polyester
title Enhancement of mechanical properties in unsaturated polyester via reinforcement with olive leaf particles
title_full Enhancement of mechanical properties in unsaturated polyester via reinforcement with olive leaf particles
title_fullStr Enhancement of mechanical properties in unsaturated polyester via reinforcement with olive leaf particles
title_full_unstemmed Enhancement of mechanical properties in unsaturated polyester via reinforcement with olive leaf particles
title_short Enhancement of mechanical properties in unsaturated polyester via reinforcement with olive leaf particles
title_sort enhancement of mechanical properties in unsaturated polyester via reinforcement with olive leaf particles
topic biocomposites
mechanical properties
olive leaf powder
thermal conductivity
unsaturated polyester
url https://etj.uotechnology.edu.iq/article_184758_bf53dee82614c300262000040ba07159.pdf
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