Use of Polymeric Compatibilizers in Polypropylene/Calcium Carbonate Composites

Abstract

The effects of compatibilizing agents on the mechanical properties, viscoelastic properties, and morphology of polypropylene filled with calcium carbonate composites are investigated. It is found that the use of PP-g-MA and PP-g-AA significantly increases the tensile strength and improves particle dispersion and interfacial adhesion. The higher effect of compatibilization is obtained by using PP-g-MA as a compatibilizer. The results on the dynamic thermomechanical properties, viscoelastic properties, and SEM pictures also support the improved interfacial characteristics. It is also found that there exists a limiting amount of PP-g-MA at about 5% beyond which a further increase in the tensile strength is not obtained. The use of untreated calcium carbonate or SEBS-g-MA does not allow films to be drawn for the purpose of testing.

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Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

PP-g-MA; Calcium Carbonate; Polymer Compatibilizer; Polypropylene Composite; Thermomechanical Properties

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0256-1115

Document Type

Article - Journal

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text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2000 Springer Verlag, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Sep 2000

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