Grant project deliverable

Compatibilization of Polyethylene – Waste tyre crumb rubber blends for usable TPEs

Grant holder: Dr S Hlangothi

Institution: Nelson Mandela University

Grant: CSIR/BEI/WRIU/2020/035

Duration: 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2023

Status: Complete

» Briefing Note: Bolo, LL., Kamanga, B., Bunu, A. et al. (2024). Compatibilization of polypropylene – Waste tyre crumb rubber blends for usable TPEs. Nelson Mandela University.
» Dissertation: Bunu, A.A. (2022). The use of recycled polypropylene as a potential cheapening agent for manufacturing external/internal automotive components. Honours Project. Nelson Mandela University.
» Dissertation: Ngxovu, N (2022). Thermoplastic/Ground tyre rubber blends for potential application in automotive Components. Honours Project. Nelson Mandela University.