Mechanical properties of (ethylene acrylate copolymer)-modified polypropylene/TiO2 blends

Mechanical properties of (ethylene acrylate copolymer)-modified polypropylene/TiO2 blends

Abstract An ethylene-(methyl acrylate) (EMA) copolymer produced from a tubular reactor was found to be effective in toughening polypropylene, even at low concentrations. The addition of a small amount of TiO2 pigment enhanced the EMA toughening effect. Microscopy and thermal analysis helped to revea...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of vinyl & additive technology 2007-06, Vol.13 (2), p.65-70
1. Verfasser: Fan, Xiyun S.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Applied sciences
Composites
Exact sciences and technology
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract An ethylene-(methyl acrylate) (EMA) copolymer produced from a tubular reactor was found to be effective in toughening polypropylene, even at low concentrations. The addition of a small amount of TiO2 pigment enhanced the EMA toughening effect. Microscopy and thermal analysis helped to reveal the possible EMA toughening mechanisms. The effects of two processing methods, dry blending and melt blending, on the mechanical properties of the formulation were also studied. J. VINYL ADDIT. TECHNOL., 13:65-70, 2007.
ISSN:1083-5601
1548-0585
DOI:10.1002/vnl.20103