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Polymer Science: Peer Review Journal

Bio-Degradable Polymer Composites as Abrasive Wear Materials

  • Open or CloseMuhandes H and Kalácska G*

    Institute for Mechanical Engineering Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Szent Istvan University, Hungary

    *Corresponding author:Gábor Kalácska, Institute for Mechanical Engineering Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Szent Istvan University, Hungary

Submission: December 01, 2020;Published: December 14, 2020

Volume1 Issue3
December, 2020

Abstract

In agricultural machinery, the trend of using more and more engineering polymers subjected to abrasive wear started years ago. This short review focuses on the possibility of a fully biodegradable composite (PLA/Hemp fibre) as wear material for abrasive applications. It is proved that there are operating conditions where PLA/HF composite can play role. Engineering polymers in agricultural machinery are applied mainly due to agro-technical and tribo-mechanical reasons. Polymers can achieve a significant weight reduction of the machines that can reduce the risk of soil compaction.

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