Table 4.
Thermal degradation data of PP and PP-Bagasse biocomposites.
| Processing Cycle | Sample | Degradation Stage | TO (°C) | Tmax (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First cycle | PP | 1 | 408 | 455 |
| PP-Bag. | 1 | 271 | 354 | |
| 2 | 423 | 462 | ||
| PP-Bag. +alk. | 1 | 314 | 363 | |
| 2 | 438 | 461 | ||
| PP-Bag. +alk. +sil. | 1 | 317 | 360 | |
| 2 | 447 | 468 | ||
| Third cycle | PP | 1 | 373 | 445 |
| PP-Bag. | 1 | 271 | 363 | |
| 2 | 431 | 463 | ||
| PP-Bag. +alk. | 1 | 309 | 358 | |
| 2 | 431 | 468 | ||
| PP-Bag. +alk. +sil. | 1 | 310 | 358 | |
| 2 | 428 | 457 | ||
| Fifth cycle | PP | 1 | 371 | 431 |
| PP-Bag. | 1 | 287 | 366 | |
| 2 | 430 | 472 | ||
| PP-Bag. +alk. | 1 | 318 | 360 | |
| 2 | 417 | 440 | ||
| PP-Bag. +alk. +sil. | 1 | 322 | 360 | |
| 2 | 434 | 461 |