Development of ortho-phthalic polyester-based composites with glass waste for electrical sector applications

Using waste materials in polymer composites has gained attention for its ecological benefits and material properties. This work investigates the production of composites using waste glass powder and Ortho-phthalic polyester resin. Before cure processing, the glass powder was added to the polymer mat...

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Main Authors: Wladmir Teodoro da Silva, Jhonatan Bispo de Oliveira, Paulo Salles Neto, Venilton Menezes Vieira Ferreira, Renata Santiago de Oliveira Buzatti, Rita de Cassia Oliveira Sebastião, Emerson Fernandes Pedroso, Ângelo Rocha de Oliveira, Patterson Patricio de Souza, Patrícia Santiago de Oliveira Patricio
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Published: Elsevier 2025-07-01
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author Wladmir Teodoro da Silva
Jhonatan Bispo de Oliveira
Paulo Salles Neto
Venilton Menezes Vieira Ferreira
Renata Santiago de Oliveira Buzatti
Rita de Cassia Oliveira Sebastião
Emerson Fernandes Pedroso
Ângelo Rocha de Oliveira
Patterson Patricio de Souza
Patrícia Santiago de Oliveira Patricio
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Jhonatan Bispo de Oliveira
Paulo Salles Neto
Venilton Menezes Vieira Ferreira
Renata Santiago de Oliveira Buzatti
Rita de Cassia Oliveira Sebastião
Emerson Fernandes Pedroso
Ângelo Rocha de Oliveira
Patterson Patricio de Souza
Patrícia Santiago de Oliveira Patricio
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description Using waste materials in polymer composites has gained attention for its ecological benefits and material properties. This work investigates the production of composites using waste glass powder and Ortho-phthalic polyester resin. Before cure processing, the glass powder was added to the polymer matrix at a 50 wt% ratio. Characterization techniques included scanning electron microscopy (SEM), contact angle measurement, thermogravimetric analysis (TG), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and tensile tests. Flammability tests revealed that the compounds exhibit flame-retardant behavior. The composites exhibited improved mechanical properties compared to pure resins, with increased compressive strength (3–15 %), impact strength (9–16 %), and a higher tensile modulus (2.5 times). The results show that glass can reinforce polymers while maintaining hydrophobic properties. The composite conductivity with glass waste was reduced by almost 95 % compared to pure resin. These findings suggest that glass-reinforced polymers can be effectively used in electrical applications as insulators, protective mechanisms, or carriers in electrical circuits.
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spelling doaj-art-dd8fe9428c0b4e54b3fe05d355008f752025-08-20T02:05:13ZengElsevierCleaner Engineering and Technology2666-79082025-07-012710102010.1016/j.clet.2025.101020Development of ortho-phthalic polyester-based composites with glass waste for electrical sector applicationsWladmir Teodoro da Silva0Jhonatan Bispo de Oliveira1Paulo Salles Neto2Venilton Menezes Vieira Ferreira3Renata Santiago de Oliveira Buzatti4Rita de Cassia Oliveira Sebastião5Emerson Fernandes Pedroso6Ângelo Rocha de Oliveira7Patterson Patricio de Souza8Patrícia Santiago de Oliveira Patricio9Department of Chemistry, ICEx, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Antônio Carlos, 6627, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, BrazilDepartment of Chemistry, ICEx, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Antônio Carlos, 6627, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Department of Chemistry, Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de Minas Gerais, CEFET-MG, Av. Amazonas 5253, 30421-169, BH, MG, BrazilDepartment of Chemistry, Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de Minas Gerais, CEFET-MG, Av. Amazonas 5253, 30421-169, BH, MG, BrazilDepartment of Chemistry, Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de Minas Gerais, CEFET-MG, Av. Amazonas 5253, 30421-169, BH, MG, BrazilDepartment of Chemistry, Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de Minas Gerais, CEFET-MG, Av. Amazonas 5253, 30421-169, BH, MG, BrazilDepartment of Chemistry, ICEx, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Avenida Antônio Carlos, 6627, 31270-901, Belo Horizonte, MG, BrazilDepartment of Chemistry, Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de Minas Gerais, CEFET-MG, Av. Amazonas 5253, 30421-169, BH, MG, BrazilDepartment of Electroeletronics, Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de Minas Gerais, CEFET-MG, R. José Péres, 558, Leopoldina, 36700-000, MG, BrazilDepartment of Chemistry, Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de Minas Gerais, CEFET-MG, Av. Amazonas 5253, 30421-169, BH, MG, BrazilDepartment of Chemistry, Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de Minas Gerais, CEFET-MG, Av. Amazonas 5253, 30421-169, BH, MG, Brazil; Corresponding author.Using waste materials in polymer composites has gained attention for its ecological benefits and material properties. This work investigates the production of composites using waste glass powder and Ortho-phthalic polyester resin. Before cure processing, the glass powder was added to the polymer matrix at a 50 wt% ratio. Characterization techniques included scanning electron microscopy (SEM), contact angle measurement, thermogravimetric analysis (TG), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and tensile tests. Flammability tests revealed that the compounds exhibit flame-retardant behavior. The composites exhibited improved mechanical properties compared to pure resins, with increased compressive strength (3–15 %), impact strength (9–16 %), and a higher tensile modulus (2.5 times). The results show that glass can reinforce polymers while maintaining hydrophobic properties. The composite conductivity with glass waste was reduced by almost 95 % compared to pure resin. These findings suggest that glass-reinforced polymers can be effectively used in electrical applications as insulators, protective mechanisms, or carriers in electrical circuits.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666790825001430Waste glass powderOrthophthalic polyesterFlame retardantsElectrical sector
spellingShingle Wladmir Teodoro da Silva
Jhonatan Bispo de Oliveira
Paulo Salles Neto
Venilton Menezes Vieira Ferreira
Renata Santiago de Oliveira Buzatti
Rita de Cassia Oliveira Sebastião
Emerson Fernandes Pedroso
Ângelo Rocha de Oliveira
Patterson Patricio de Souza
Patrícia Santiago de Oliveira Patricio
Development of ortho-phthalic polyester-based composites with glass waste for electrical sector applications
Cleaner Engineering and Technology
Waste glass powder
Orthophthalic polyester
Flame retardants
Electrical sector
title Development of ortho-phthalic polyester-based composites with glass waste for electrical sector applications
title_full Development of ortho-phthalic polyester-based composites with glass waste for electrical sector applications
title_fullStr Development of ortho-phthalic polyester-based composites with glass waste for electrical sector applications
title_full_unstemmed Development of ortho-phthalic polyester-based composites with glass waste for electrical sector applications
title_short Development of ortho-phthalic polyester-based composites with glass waste for electrical sector applications
title_sort development of ortho phthalic polyester based composites with glass waste for electrical sector applications
topic Waste glass powder
Orthophthalic polyester
Flame retardants
Electrical sector
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666790825001430
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