Preparation and characterization of a high-density polyethylene/date seed (HDPE/DS) composites: Effect of particle size, content, and chemical treatment of the DS powder filler on composite properties

Abderrahmane Belhaoues, Process Engineering Department, Faculty of Technology, -Skikda University, Departamento de Física de Polímeros, Elastómeros y Aplicaciones Energéticas, Grupo de Elastómeros, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros

Journal of Composite Materials

Published online on November 21, 2025

Abstract

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This study focuses on developing and characterizing high-density polyethylene (HDPE) composites with date seed (DS) fillers. Untreated DS (UDS) and alkali-treated DS (TDS) fillers were incorporated at 10, 20, and 30 wt% using two-roll mixing and ...