Affiliation:
1. Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Grupo Ingeniería de Superficies, SEPI-ESIME Zacatenco, Mexico City 07738, Mexico
2. Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Atizapán de Zaragoza 52926, Mexico
Abstract
Plastic recycling in the automotive industry is a priority. In this study, the effect of adding recycled polyvinyl butyral (rPVB) from automotive windshields on the coefficient of friction (CoF) and specific wear rate (k) of a glass–fiber reinforced polyamide (PAGF) is investigated. It was found that, at 15 and 20 wt.% of rPVB, it acts as a solid lubricant, reducing CoF and k up to 27% and 70%, respectively. Microscopical analysis of the wear tracks showed that rPVB spreads over the worn tracks, forming a lubricant layer, which protects the fibers from damage. However, at lower rPVB content, fiber damage cannot be prevented as the protective lubricant layer is not formed.
Funder
Mexican State Council of Science and Technology
Subject
Polymers and Plastics,General Chemistry
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