Technological compatibilization

A large number of hard polymer/elastomer combinations made by the last technique have been investigated (30). In some cases, the components are technologically compatibilized by use of a grafting reaction, but usually a fine dispersion of the two phases is formed that is sufficient to give the product the properties of a thermoplastic elastomer. 

In addition to dynamic vulcanization, the technological compatibilization technique was also adopted by Coran and Patel [34] to obtain thermoplastic vulcanizate having good mechanical integrity and elastic recovery. 

Coran A. Y., Patel R.P., and Wilhams-Head D., Rubber-thermoplastic compositions. DC. Blends of dissimilar rubbers and plastics with technological compatibilization. Rubber Chem. TechnoL, 58, 1014, 1985. 

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Aijunan, P. Technological Compatibilization of Dissimilar Elastomer Blends Part 1. Neoprene and Ethylene o-Propylene Rubber Blends for Power Transmission Belt Application. Rubber Division, Proceedings of the American Chemical Society, Nashville, TN, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 1998, Paper No. 52, 1-28. 

Surface chains play a fimdamental role in the interaction processes (adsorption and adhesion) of the cellulose fibrils with other molecules. Such surface interactions play a key role in many areas of science biology (interaction with the plant cell-wall polymers, adsorption of cellulolytic enzymes), industrial (paper and textile industries), and technology (compatibilization and adhesion thermoplastic amorphous matrix on cellulose). Unfortunately, very little information has yet been gathered on the organization, conformation, and dynamics of the surface chains. In fact, few experimental... 

Styrene is polymerized in the presence of butadiene rubber. Polystyrene and polyethylene are mechanically mixed in the presence of compatibilizer according to special technology. COMPATIBILIZATION Compatibilizer miscible with both pol3nners BLEND MANUFACTURE Extrusion... 

In general, a third component, technological compatibilizer, may couple phases in different ways. The compatibilizer may... 

Chain functionalized polymers or graft copolymers are of great technological importance. They are used as compatibilizing agents for immiscible polymer blends (8) and adhesive layers between polymer-polymer co-extruded surfaces (8). Currently, of all polymers sold, about 30% are in the form of compatibilized immiscible blends (9-12). Next we discuss a few examples of chain functionalization. 

Thermoset polyurethanes are cross-linked polymers, which are produced by casting or reaction injection molding (RIM). For cast elastomers, TDI in combination with 3,3,-dichloro-4,4,-diphen5lmethanediamine (MOCA) are often used. In the RIM technology, aromatic diamine chain extenders, such as diethyltoluenediamine (DETDA), are used to produce poly(urethane ureas) (47), and replacement of the polyether polyols with amine-terminated polyols produces polyureas (48). The aromatic diamines are soluble in the polyol and provide fast reaction rates. In 1985, internal mold release agents based on zinc stearate compatibilized with primary amines were introduced to the RIM process to minimize mold preparation and scrap from parts tom at demold. Some physical properties of RIM systems are listed in Table 7. 

There is research underway to produce compatibilized blends of kenaf and jute with polypropylene. This research is directed at developing the technologies needed to combine dissimilar resources for improved bonding, impact resistance, moldability, and to decrease creep. The two materials remain as separate phases, but if delamination and/or void formation can be avoided, properties can be improved over those of either separate phase. 

Defined diblocks, triblock or multiblock copolymers find important applications in the areas of thermoplastic elastomers, data storage technology [126], and as compatibilizers (e.g. in polymer blends). In thin films these polymers may display different morphologies than in the bulk, which necessitates an accurate analysis. 

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