Printability of bio-composite sheets made from paper mill and cardboard mill waste sludge
ISSN: 0369-9420
Article publication date: 16 September 2021
Issue publication date: 22 July 2022
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to reveal the usability of waste paper sludge on the production of composite materials and the printability of their surfaces were investigated.
Design/methodology/approach
First, composite plates were produced by using dried and milled waste sludge together with polyester resin and epoxy. Screen printing using water, solvent and UV-based inks were carried out.
Findings
It was determined that UV and solvent-based inks in both resin groups were permanently attached to the surface of composite plates produced using paper mill waste sludge, while it was found that the adhesion was not achieved sufficiently in cardboard factory waste sludge.
Originality/value
The unique aspect of this study is obtained the composite plates from paper mill and cardboard mill waste sludge and improved the printability of them.
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Citation
Yüce, H., Genç, G., Sönmez, S., Özden, Ö., Akgül, A. and Çetiner, B.N. (2022), "Printability of bio-composite sheets made from paper mill and cardboard mill waste sludge", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 51 No. 5, pp. 541-549. https://doi.org/10.1108/PRT-06-2021-0060
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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