The influence of compatibilizer type and concentration on the properties of immiscible polymer blends

Christoph Burgstaller, Bernhard Riedl, Wolfgang Stadibauer

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Abstract

The aim of this work was to investigate the effectiveness of industrially available additives (with different chemical nature) for compatibilization of HDPE - PA6 blends in terms of mechanical and rheological properties. Furthermore, the morphology of the samples should be assessed to get deeper insights into the interaction of the compatibilizer with the two immiscible polymers. We found, that it is possible to compatibilize immiscible blends via the addition of industrially available additives, as well as that the chemical nature of said compatibilizers and the concentration in the blend influence the various investigated properties, like impact strength and morphology.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication71st Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2013, ANTEC 2013
PublisherSociety of Plastics Engineers (SPE)
Pages961-966
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781632665300
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event71st Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2013, ANTEC 2013 - Cincinnati, OH, United States
Duration: 22 Apr 201324 Apr 2013

Publication series

NameAnnual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings
Volume2

Conference

Conference71st Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2013, ANTEC 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCincinnati, OH
Period22.04.201324.04.2013

Keywords

  • Blends
  • Compatibilizer
  • HDPE
  • Nylon 6
  • PA6

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