Widespread property upgrading and additive solution examples

For some specific thermoplastics, crosslinking is used to improve some properties induced by the formation of the 3D network. 

Thermoplastic families are diverse but their number is limited and often there are wide gaps between the properties of two basic polymer types. To bridge the gap, two polymer families can be mixed if they are compatible or if it is possible to compatibilize them with a third material. 

Examples are numerous ABS (the most widespread), ABS/PC, ABS/PA, ASA/PC, ASA/PVC, TPO, TPV, PPE (marketed grades are actually alloys with polystyrene or polyamide), PA/PP. .. 

1 Mechanical property upgrading and customization toughening, reinforcement, plasticization 

Highly promising nanofillers, nanoclays and carbon nanotubes are also developing well. Depending on the reinforcement, the main difficulties are  

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Figure 3.39. Widespread property upgrading and additive solution examples...

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