Process Enhancement of Particulate Polymer Composites

The effectiveness of functional fillers, such as flame retardants, heat and light stabilisers, can be markedly enhanced through optimisation of mixing procedures during compounding. This may even allow additive content to be reduced, whilst maintaining an acceptable level of performance. [Pg.241]

Examples of filled polymer compositions are discussed, where the role of the preparation method has been clearly identified in relation to compound structure and end properties. Particular attention is also given to recent developments in the field of natural fibre-filled composites, supercritical fluid assisted processing of filled polymers, re-use of thermoset recyclate fillers and silicate layer polymer nanocomposites. [Pg.241]