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Abstract

Assessment of scattering rate and mechanical properties of blends of polypropylene / polyamide containing modified Nano clay and compatibilizer

Naser Gharehbash*,1 and  Alireza Shakeri2

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/ojc/31.Special-Issue1.31


Abstract:

In this research, dispersion and mechanical properties of polypropylene  and polyamide polymers blended with Nano clay (Cloisite 15A) and compatibilizer maleic anhydride (PP-g-MA) was studied. Two kinds of Nano composites-profile (PP / PA / Nano clay 50/50/5 W / W / phr) and PP / PA / PP-g-MA / clay (50/50/5/5, W / W / phr / phr) were compared. SEM images clearly showed that improved dispersion and compatibility of the polymer and Nano clay increased. Mechanical test results showed that the addition of PP-g-MA compatibilizer for PA / PP and PP/ PA improved adhesion to each other and increase the tensile strength, flexural strength and impact strength of the PA/PP.

Keywords:

Nano composites; Polypropylene (PP); Polyamide (PA); Nano clay; Blending; compatibilizer

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