Development of a new composite material from waste polymers,natural fiber,and mineral fillers

This work describes a panel made from waste polyethylene, henequen fibers, and mineral fillers. The physical and mechanical properties of the product were determined and compared with the properties of commercial panels. The new material has good mechanical properties and high environmental resistance. Its thermal insulating capacity is about 10 times better than that of asbestos–cement panels. The adhesion grade between fibers and polymer was investigated.