JOURNAL ARTICLE

On successive recycling of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene- melamine formaldehyde composite for sensing applications.

  • Published In: Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 2025, v. 38, n. 9. P. 3400 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Singh, Gulraj; Brar, Gurinder S; Singh, Rupinder 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the effects of successive recycling (SR) on a composite material composed of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS, 87.5% by weight) and melamine formaldehyde (MF, 12.5% by weight). The study evaluates mechanical, rheological, thermal, and chemical properties through tensile testing, melt flow index (MFI), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and dielectric constant measurements. Results indicate that tensile strength and toughness decrease with each recycling cycle, while MFI and dielectric constant increase, suggesting changes in flowability and sensing potential. Thermal stability remains adequate after three recycling cycles, and the composite retains printability via material extrusion (MEX) 3D printing up to two recycling cycles, supporting its potential reuse in sensor applications and additive manufacturing.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials. 2025/09, Vol. 38, Issue 9, p3400
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Chemistry
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0892-7057
  • DOI:10.1177/08927057251314438
  • Accession Number:187648956
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