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Development of PET-AC Composite: Effect of Preparation Method on the Mechanical and Water Absorption Behaviours

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Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) consumption, in particular, is one of the most commonly available plastic wastes and has the fastest growth rate in the global plastic market. Its disposal has become a serious challenge globally since it is non-biodegradable. In this study, recycled PET and activated carbon (AC) derived from a biomass material (orange peels) were selected as feedstocks for the synthesis of an agro-derived PET-AC biocomposite for use in fuel cells. Five samples of the PET-AC mix ratios of 10:90%, 30:70%, 50:50%, 70:30%, and 90:10% compositions for each of the two AC samples prepared by different treatment methods (chemically and thermally) were used to form thin PET-AC films upon drying. Results from the water absorption trend and mechanical (textural and flexural) behaviors revealed that samples produced by chemically activated AC were observed to produce biocomposites with improved characteristics, ideal for use as a low-cost alternative electrode material than the physically (steam) activated AC in the surface modification of PET. This shows the effect of preparation method on the properties of the PET-AC composite. In addition, the surface modification of PET using activated carbon from orange-peel biowastes has offered a better eco-friendly way of disposing of waste.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, School of Physical Sciences, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria

    Oluwaseun Adekoya Adelaja

  2. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria

    Daniel Udorah & Babatola J.O.

  3. Bioresources Development Centre, National Biotechnology Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria

    Babafemi Raphael Babaniyi

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All authors contributed to the study conception and design. Material preparation was done by OAA, data collection and analysis were performed by DU and OAA. The first draft of the manuscript was written by BRB, BJO and all authors commented on previous versions of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

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Adelaja, O.A., Udorah, D., Babaniyi, B.R. et al. Development of PET-AC Composite: Effect of Preparation Method on the Mechanical and Water Absorption Behaviours. Chemistry Africa 7, 1547–1562 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42250-023-00852-8

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