Abstract

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Injection moulding technique was used to prepare composites of waste low density polyethylene (WLDPE) filled with bovine fibres from the hair of Zebu breed of cattle. Composite samples of filler loadings 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 wt% were prepared. The samples were buried under the ground to investigate the effect of composting on the mechanical properties of the composites. Results obtained showed a general decrease in the mechanical properties tested. Composting had degradation effect on the composites.

Keywords: Waste plastics, Bovine fibres, Composting, Mechanical properties, Degradation