Molecular junctions for thermal transport between graphene nanoribbons: covalent bonding vs. interdigitated chains [PDF]
, 2017 Proper design and manufacturing thermal bridges based on molecular junctions at the contact between graphene platelets or other thermally conductive nanoparticles would provide a fascinating way to produce efficient heat transport networks for the ...
Di Pierro, Alessandro +2 more
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Polymer Testing, 2022 Poly(lactic acid)/polyamide11 (PLA/PA11) blends were prepared by reactive blending with multifunctional epoxy oligomer as compatibilizer, and the compatibility of PLA and PA11 was improved.
Xipo Zhao +6 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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Compatibilization of biopolymer blends: A review
Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer ResearchBiopolymers from renewable bio-based resources provide a sustainable alternative to petroleum-derived plastics, but limitations like brittleness and cost restrict applicability.
Giulia Fredi, Andrea Dorigato
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Materials & Design, 2020 High filler content is the prerequisite for imparting specific properties to polymeric composite. However, serious mechanical properties degradation happened in this kind of material due to the inevitable reduction of material cohesion.
Lin Jiang +5 more
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Coupling of poly(lactic acid) with a polyurethane elastomer by reactive processing [PDF]
, 2013 A segmented polyurethane elastomer (PU) was synthesized in poly(lactic acid) (PLA) melt by reactive processing. The isocyanate component was anticipated to react with the end-groups of PLA resulting in the formation of block-copolymers. The stoichiometry
Bedő, Dániel +5 more
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A novel thermoplastic elastomer based on dynamically vulcanized polypropylene/acrylic rubber blends
eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 2008 Thermoplastic elastomer based on polypropylene (PP) and acrylic rubber (ACM) was investigated, with special attention on the compatibilization and dynamic vulcanization. ACM component contains chlorine and carboxyl groups along the backbone, which act as
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Cellulosic materials as natural fillers in starch-containing matrix-based films: a review [PDF]
, 2016 In this work, the different cellulosic materials, namely cellulose and lignin are analyzed. In addition, the starch-containing matrices (isolated starch and flour) reinforced with cellulosic materials to be used in packaging applications are described ...
Alvarez, Vera Alejandra +1 more
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Effect of nanofillers addition on the compatibilization of polymer blends
Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer ResearchThe recent interest in multifunctional materials with tailorable performances led to the formulation of novel polymer blends, with enhanced properties with respect to traditional plastics and showing economical advantages compared to the synthesis of new
Andrea Dorigato, Giulia Fredi
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Rheological Properties of Polymers: Structure and Morphology of Molten Polymer Blends [PDF]
, 2011 The article reviews a brief literature on the rheological properties of polymer melts and blends. Experimental results on polymer blends are summarized. Technically, vital types of multi-phase polymers such as compounds and blends are discussed.
Adegbola, Adesola Taoreed +3 more
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