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This study presents an alternative for reusing KYDEX® waste, a polymeric material derived from PVC, first used in 1965. Commonly employed in the aerospace industry, certain aircraft components, such as engines, can be effectively reused and repaired. However, recycling other parts, such as cabin panels and seats, is less cost-effective, creating the need for a sustainable solution due to environmental concerns. This research explores the possibility of producing plastic wood from KYDEX® waste. Experimental tests were conducted to determine manufacturing parameters, processing times, and temperatures, along with an evaluation of its physic-mechanical properties through tensile and Izod impact tests. Additionally, a numerical analysis was performed using SolidWorks. As a practical application, this plastic wood is proposed as a substitute for natural wood in apple containers. The results indicate that this material is a viable alternative, demonstrating its potential for large-scale processing through a semi-industrial method proposed.

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Proposal for Plastic Wood Made from KYDEX® Waste, Mechanical Evaluation, and Application Analysis by SolidWorks

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    2026年

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  • Luis Fernando Jimenez-Tinoco,
  • Javier Servando Castro-Carmona,
  • Quirino Estrada-Barbosa,
  • Luis Manuel Valverde Cedillo

摘要

This study presents an alternative for reusing KYDEX® waste, a polymeric material derived from PVC, first used in 1965. Commonly employed in the aerospace industry, certain aircraft components, such as engines, can be effectively reused and repaired. However, recycling other parts, such as cabin panels and seats, is less cost-effective, creating the need for a sustainable solution due to environmental concerns. This research explores the possibility of producing plastic wood from KYDEX® waste. Experimental tests were conducted to determine manufacturing parameters, processing times, and temperatures, along with an evaluation of its physic-mechanical properties through tensile and Izod impact tests. Additionally, a numerical analysis was performed using SolidWorks. As a practical application, this plastic wood is proposed as a substitute for natural wood in apple containers. The results indicate that this material is a viable alternative, demonstrating its potential for large-scale processing through a semi-industrial method proposed.