The effect of recycled zinc powder content on the properties of novel novolac matrix hybrid composites


Kocaman M., Akçay S. B., Güler O., Çuvalcı H., Varol T., Çuvalcı O.

TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, vol.188, 2023 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 188
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.triboint.2023.108814
  • Journal Name: TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Aerospace Database, Applied Science & Technology Source, Chimica, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, INSPEC, Metadex, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Keywords: Ball milling, Novolac resin, Polymer matrix composite, Zinc powder
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, effect of recycled zinc powder reinforcement ratios and ball milling time on novolac matrix hybrid composites were investigated. The ball milling time of 2 h showed a positive effect on the hardness of the composites up to 100 HRM. Thermal analysis results showed that the increasing zinc reinforcement ratio was increased thermal stability of the composite powders. The assessment of wear resistance was conducted using a block-on-ring tribometer, and the results demonstrated that the incorporation of zinc particles significantly decreased wear rates. Additionally, 2 h ball milling times showed superior wear resistance. Specimens with 20 wt % Zn reinforcement and subjected to 2 h ball milling time exhibited approximately 93% less wear loss than Zn-free specimens.