MECHANICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF WOOD/POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITE REINFORCED WITH TIO2 NANOPARTICLES

ABSTRACT Wood plastic composite was fabricated using high density polyethylene and pine wood fiber. The effect of addition of TiO2 nanoparticles at different weight fractions (0%, 1%, 3%, and 5%) on some properties of the composite was examined. The experimental composites were tested for bending strength, tensile strength, Izod impact strength, thickness swelling, and contact angle. Field emission scanning electron microscopy was also investigated to study the distribution of TiO2 nanoparticles in the composites. The results showed that using TiO2 nanoparticles as a reinforcing agent in wood ...