Abstract:
In this article, the preparation and characterization of
kaolin/polyethylene composites are presented. Microstructural
characteristics of six different kaolin–polyethylene
composites with varying percentage
compositions of kaolin and polymer were produced
using a modified melt compounding approach, was
explored. The characterization methods employed are
scanning electron microscopy (SEM), attenuated total
reflectance mid Infrared (ATR-MIR), X-ray powder diffraction
(XRD), thermogravimetric and differential thermal
analysis (TGA-DTA), compressive, flexural
strengths and impact resistance analysis. The implications
of the results are discussed for the design of
kaolin/polymer composites for constructional purposes.
