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Maleic anhydride polyethylene octene elastomer toughened polyamide 6/polypropylene nanocomposites: mechanical and morphological properties

Hassan, Azman and Othman, N. and Wahit, Mat Uzir and Lim, J. W. and Rahmat, A. R. and Mohd. Ishak, Z. A. (2005) Maleic anhydride polyethylene octene elastomer toughened polyamide 6/polypropylene nanocomposites: mechanical and morphological properties. In: The 8th International Symposium on Polymers For Advanced Technologies, 13-16 September, 2005, Budapest, Hungary.

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Abstract

A series of polyamide 6 / polypropylene (PA6/PP) blends containing 4 wt% of organophilic modified montmorillonite (MET) were designed and prepared by melt compounding followed by injection moulding. Maleic anhydride polyethylene octene elastomer (POE-g-MA) was used as impact modifier as well as compatibilizer in the blend system. Three weight ratios of PA6/PP blends were prepared i.e. 80/20, 70/30, and 60/40. The mechanical properties of PA6/PP blends and nanocomposite were studied through flexural and impact properties. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to study the microstructure. The incorporation of 10wt% POE-g-MA into PA6/PP blends significantly increased the toughness with a corresponding reduction in strength and stiffness. However, on further addition of 4 wt% organoclay, the strength and modulus increased but with a sacrifice in impact strength. It was also found that the mechanical properties area function of blend properties. Interesting, 70/30 PA6/PP blend ratio has the optimum impact strength values for both blends and nanocomposites. The morphological study revealed that POE-g particles were finely dispersed in the PA6 dominant blends system.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords:Mechanical properties, nanocomposites, polyamide 6/polypropylene blends, polyethylene octene elastomer, toughened polymers
Subjects:T Technology > T Technology (General)
Divisions:Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering
ID Code:5417
Deposited By: Norhani Jusoh
Deposited On:22 Apr 2008 10:21
Last Modified:28 Aug 2017 08:40

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