The effect of the compatibilizer SEBS-g-GMA on the blend PP-PET: virgin and recycled materials [PDF]
, 2016 . In the carpet industry poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) and poly(propylene) (PP) are often used together within a single product. Mechanical recycling of these carpets results in a blend of PET and PP, which are immiscible. To enhance impact strength
Delva, Laurens +3 more
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Generation of silicone poly-HIPES with controlled pore sizes via reactive emulsion stabilization
, 2016 Macrocellular silicone polymers are obtained after solidification of the continuous phase of a PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane) emulsion, which contains PEG (polyethylene glycol) drops of sub-millimetric dimensions. Coalescence of the liquid template emulsion
Drenckhan, Wiebke +4 more
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Reactive processing of maleic anhydride-grafted poly(butylene succinate) and the compatibilizing effect on poly(butylene succinate) nanocomposites [PDF]
, 2013 In this study, maleic anhydride-grafted poly(butylene succinate) (PBS-g-MA) was synthesized via reactive meltgrafting process using different initiator contents.
W. S. Chow, Y. J. Phua, Z. A. Mohd Ishak
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Advanced Intelligent Systems, EarlyView.Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF)‐based ferroelectric materials exhibit high strains, energy densities and coupling efficiencies, appealing for diverse applications requiring smart material actuators. This work reviews electromechanical transduction in PVDF‐based polymers and their modifications, implementation in actuators, and functional devices ...
Giulio Gallucci, Andres Hunt
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Effect of a compatibilizer on the morphology and properties of polypropylene/polyethylentherephthalate spun fibers [PDF]
, 2017 Fibers spun by melt spinning of binary and ternary polypropylene/ polyethylenetherephthalate blends have been produced and characterized in order to investigate the effect of a compatibilizer on their morphology and mechanical properties.
BOTTA, Luigi +4 more
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Polyethylene–Cellulose Composites From Cellulose Xanthate Solutions
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.An approach for fabricating cellulose/LDPE composites through cellulose dissolution, LDPE dispersion, and subsequent hot‐pressing. ABSTRACT This study reports a processing route for fabricating cellulose/LDPE composites involving the dispersion of polyethylene powder in a cellulose solution, followed by regeneration to form a continuous cellulose ...
Camila S. Moraes +2 more
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OBTAINING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NOVEL WOOD-POLYPROPYLENE COMPOSITES [PDF]
Pro Ligno, 2016 Wood Polymer Composites (WPCs) based on polypropylene (PP) have gained increasing interest over the past two decades, both in the scientific community and in industry.
Catalin CROITORU +3 more
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Novel functionalized polyolefins as compatibilizers in polyolefin/polyamide 6 blends and polyethylene/metal hydroxide composites [PDF]
, 2005 Ricinoloxazoline maleinate (OXA) was grafted by melt free radical grafting onto polyolefins and elastomers to produce new compatibilizers for polymer blends.
Hippi, Ulla
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Preparation, mechanical properties and structural characterization of microfibrillar composites based on polyethylene/polyamide blends [PDF]
, 2012 There exist only few studies on the possibility to use the in-situ microfibrillar technology in HDPE/PA blends notwithstanding the good knowledge on the structure and properties of these blends.
Denchev, Z., Dencheva, Nadya Vasileva
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Material Limitations and Processing Challenges of Bio‐Based Thermoplastics: A Review
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.This review highlights recent advances in bio‐based thermoplastic polymers (b‐bTPs), focusing on their composition, formulation challenges, and industrial applications. Key aspects include the use of additives and blends to improve performance, microcellular injection molding techniques, and the recyclability of b‐bTPs foams.
Catarina Faria +4 more
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