Table 1 Comparing the physical properties of ELV-WP-FG-PUF 0.01, 0.025, 0.05, and 0.1% to the control PUF sample with no added grapheme.
From: Upcycling end-of-life vehicle waste plastic into flash graphene
| Â | Control | 0.01% FG | 0.025% FG | 0.05% FG | 0.10% FG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Young’s modulus (MPa) | 0.139 | 0.158 | 0.173 | 0.162 | 0.187 |
Compressive force deflection (bar) | 0.0406 | 0.0482 | 0.0467 | 0.0460 | 0.0474 |
Extension at max load (mm) | 96.961 | 84.461 | 82.933 | 73.905 | 87.239 |
Tensile strength at max load (Kpa) | 81.517 | 73.650 | 75.933 | 58.000 | 89.100 |
Compressive modulus (bar) | 0.2708 | 0.2674 | 0.2692 | 0.2741 | 0.2823 |
Tear resistance (N mm−1) | 0.3180 | 0.3123 | 0.3226 | 0.2726 | 0.2608 |
Sound absorbance (200 Hz) | 0.137 | 0.110 | 0.155 | 0.164 | 0.193 |
Density (kg m−3) | 42.10 | 43.83 | 42.19 | 43.85 | 42.89 |