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Polypropylene filled with activated carbon from palm kernel shells as antistatic packaging
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Effect of activated carbon (AC) obtained from palm kernel shells on the electrical conductivity of polypropylene (PP) intended for antistatic packaging was investigated. AC (1–4 wt%) was introduced into PP by solution mixing. FT-IR analysis confirmed the absence of new functional groups, and SEM showed uniform distribution of the filler in the polymer matrix. Electrical conductivity increased with AC content (8.01 x 10⁻¹⁰ S/m for 4 wt% of AC), approaching the limit required for antistatic materials. In addition, tensile strength increased with simultaneous reduction of elongation and increase of crystallinity degree and thermal stability. At a higher AC content (4 wt%), agglomerate formation was observed, which slightly deteriorated mechanical and electrical properties. The results indicate that with an appropriately selected filler content, PP composites with AC additives can be a promising material for antistatic packaging.
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