International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE) ISSN: 2278-3075, Volume-9 Issue-3, January 2020 2870 Published By: Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering & Sciences Publication Retrieval Number: B6504129219/2020©BEIESP DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.B6504.019320 Abstract: Pollution from plastic materials has become a severe problem all around the world. Plastics, due to their long lasting properties are utilized majorly in almost every application from packaging, electrical appliances, vehicle parts etc. the major concern related to plastics are that they are non-degradable and hence are harmful for environment. Several researches have been done in utilizing plastic material in addition with some other materials to form a composite material which has better properties than pure substances. Plastics with glass fibres are one such of composition where the new material formed can be used for several day to day applications. Hence the present work focuses on, manufacturing of a composite material from recycled glass fibres and recycled polypropylene co-polymers (PPCP) in varying ratios. A total of six specimens are made and results for Heat deflection temperature (HDT) 70:30 has the best results compared to other compositions. Results are also calculated for shear strength for the same composition of specimen, which shows better results compared to wood material (plywood). This experiment provides a solution for utilizing the waste plastic material found in waste lands and scrapyards which continuously pollute the environment. Keywords: Plastic, HDT, Shear strength, glass fibers, PPCP. I. INTRODUCTION In the present time period, the sources of renewable energy depending on the polymers which are degradable biologically are emerging on a vast scale and are gaining much more attention towards them as they are expected to be a source of replacement for petroleum based polymers which are used in current time as they are non-degradable and are highly toxic for the environment. The degradable polymers not only solve the problem of waste polymers but also bear excellent mechanical and engineering properties which are used are alternative materials in most of the industries. These advantages of such polymers increase their utilization as well as manufacturing for day to day useful items. (Tábi, Hajba and Kovács, 2016) Heat deflection temperature (HDT) is particularly important for outdoor applications in the summer where some material surfaces can be exposed to temperatures well above 40 o C. when it comes to product design the parameter of HDT (heat deflection temperature) plays a very crucial role. It signifies the limitation regarding foremost Revised Manuscript Received on January 05, 2020 * Correspondence Author Bikramjit Singh*, Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, Bhopal, India. Dr. Gajendra Dixit, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, India. Dr. Savita Dixit, Department of Chemistry, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, India. stability of any material in operation involving the physical deformation or change of shape under thermal loads. (Chan et al., 2006) A. Plastic Waste The problem of waste plastic is a worldwide issue, nevertheless it fluctuates from region to region. The major concern comprises of disposal of plastic material, it is a valuable material having excellent property such as light in weight, better durability, easy in moulding in different shapes, and cheaply available. Plastic materials are disposed in the environment after its usage, nevertheless since they are non-biodegradable; they tend to exist in the environment for long period of time. The MSW (municipal solid waste) contains around 10-12% of plastic waste which is fired up in the open environment. This results in release of toxic and harmful carbon gases which pollutes the atmosphere such as Dioxins, Furans, Mercury and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (Rinku Verma*, K. S. Vinoda, M. Papireddy, 2016). Several plastic materials such as (PE), (PP) and (PS) on incomplete burning might generate elevated concentrations of carbon monoxide gases. On the other hand PVC produces dioxins and carbon black. (Gupta, Dr. Rakesh Kumar and Project, 2007) It becomes essential to utilize waste plastic material to reuse them into useful products and applications. This protects the environment as well as prevents from toxic chemical effects and avoids the problem of disposal. Hence, the experiment performed in the present research is carried out as an initiative under the Clean India by Honourable Prime Minister of India as an attempt to provide a fruitful solution for non-degradable polymers which adversely affect the environment. II. METHODOLOGY A. Characterization of Recycled Glass Fiber and Recycled Polypropylene Co-Polymer Material To prepare processed GF and PPCP into a mass or group an agglomerator (Made by J.J Industries, Indore) of 25kg output is utilized. Further the obtained agglomerated mixture is then fed into the heated mold having Outer area 12‟‟ X 12‟‟ in dimension with 5‟‟ X 5” area of core and cavity. Further the mold is filled by using a PLC controlled Hydraulic Compression Molding Machine (Manufactured by Hind Hydraulics, Mumbai) having Maximum clamping tonnage of 40 tons and a maximum temperature range of 350 °C. Heat Distortion Temperature and Shear Property Examination of Composites using Recycled Glass Fibres and Recycled PPCP Bikramjit Singh, Gajendra Dixit, Savita Dixit