Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mastooreh Seyedi, Mykhailo Savchak, Andrii Tiiara, Igor Luzinov
Summary: This research reports the compatibilization of immiscible PS/PP blends using graphene oxide (GO) modified with a bottlebrush reactive copolymer layer. The study shows that the GO-P blend has higher interfacial activity and the GO-P sheets are more easily incorporated into the PS/PP interphase. The introduction of GO-P enhances the mechanical properties of the blends.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Lingmin Hu, Zhiang Fu, Xiaoying Gu, Hengti Wang, Yongjin Li
Summary: A new strategy involving the addition of boehmite nanorods at the interface of PLLA/PP blends has been proposed to enhance compatibility and flame retardancy, leading to significant improvements in mechanical properties and flame retardancy. The strengthened interface plays a crucial role in the synergetic enhancements observed in the materials.
Review
Polymer Science
Allison Abdilla, Colton A. D'Ambra, Zhishuai Geng, Jaeman J. Shin, Michael Czuczola, David J. Goldfeld, Souvagya Biswas, Jodi M. Mecca, Steven Swier, Thomas D. Bekemeier, David S. Laitar, Morgan W. Bates, Christopher M. Bates, Craig J. Hawker
Summary: Polymer blending is a cost-effective method to control the properties of soft materials, but the tendency for blends to macrophase separate has led to the development of efficient compatibilization strategies. This review focuses on advanced polysiloxane compatibilization strategies for silicone-organic polymer blends, emphasizing the importance of chemical innovation for accelerating the commercialization of new silicone-organic materials. Hybrid silicone blends are expected to remain significant in both fundamental and applied materials science in industry and academia.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Marina Fernandes Cosate de Andrade, Hugo Campos Loureiro, Claire Isabel Grigoli de Luca Sarantopoulos, Ana Rita Morales
Summary: This study evaluated the influence of polyethylene glycol on the compatibility of PBAT and WPIT blends, showing partial miscibility between the materials. The addition of WPIT affected the crystallinity and mechanical properties of PBAT in the blends. Additionally, barrier properties were also impacted with WPIT reducing oxygen permeability but increasing vapor water permeability in the blends.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Yanhui Wang, Shaofeng Zhang, Hanqing Jiang, Yichao Lin, Haiping Xing, Tao Tang
Summary: The study found that the composition and chain architecture of the compatibilizers have a significant impact on the compatibilization efficiency of LLDPE/PS blends. The different chain structures of PS-cb-PE copolymers led to varying levels of compatibility, further affecting the performance of the blends.
Article
Polymer Science
Lan Guo, Yunsheng Xu, Xianming Zhang, Guo-Hua Hu
Summary: Nanoparticles are used to compatibilize immiscible polymer blends. Silica nanoparticles (SiO2) were used in this study to compatibilize polyamide 6 (PA6)/polycarbonate (PC) blends. The localization of SiO2 at the interfaces between PA6 and PC was achieved through grafting a methacrylic monomer onto SiO2 and copolymerizing it with styrene (St) and 3-isopropenyl-alpha,alpha'-dimethylbenzyl isocyanate (TMI). The presence of SiO2-PST significantly decreased the PC domain diameter and improved the mechanical properties of the PA6/PC blend.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dong-Hun Lee, Young-Wook Chang, Keon-Soo Jang
Summary: By adding G-POSS into the PA12/POE blend, improvements in phase behavior and mechanical properties were achieved, including reduction in domain size of dispersed POE phase, enhancement in mechanical properties, and observation of thermally triggered shape memory effect.
Article
Polymer Science
Giordano P. Bernardes, Matheus P. Andrade, Matheus Poletto, Nathalia R. Luiz, Ruth M. C. Santana, Maria M. de C. Forte
Summary: The influences of ethylene-based elastomer (EE) and the compatibilizer agent ethylene-butyl acrylate-glycidyl methacrylate (EBAGMA) on the thermal degradation of PLA/EE blends were evaluated. It was found that the presence of EE and EBAGMA synergistically improved the thermal stability of PLA.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jing Hu, Xinyue Hao, Nanying Ning, Bing Yu, Ming Tian
Summary: Reactive Janus particles with different siloxane molecular long chain grafting ratios were synthesized and used as compatibilizers for highly immiscible PA/MVQ blends. Increasing the PDMS content in E-JP-PDMS improved their location and dispersion at the interfaces between the PA and MVQ, leading to enhanced compatibilization efficiency. This study provides guidance for the design and preparation of efficient compatibilizers for highly immiscible polymer blends.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Aida A. Perez-Fonseca, Vanessa S. Herrera-Carmona, Yolanda Gonzalez-Garcia, Alan S. Martin del Campo, Martin E. Gonzalez-Lopez, Daniel E. Ramirez-Arreola, Jorge R. Robledo-Ortiz
Summary: The study found that the addition of PHB and wood particles significantly increased the crystallinity of PLA, while twin-screw extrusion and compatibilization treatment improved the tensile, flexural, and impact strength of the blends. The biodegradation rate of the biocomposites slightly decreased with the addition of PHB or wood particles.
POLYMERS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Lucas Dall Agnol, Giulio Tremea Toso, Fernanda Trindade Gonzalez Dias, Marcio Ronaldo Farias Soares, Otavio Bianchi
Summary: This study presents an interesting alternative to improve the tribological properties of TPUs by incorporating SEBS via melt blending. The addition of mineral oil and compatibilizer affects the phase morphology and rheology, allowing tuning properties such as abrasion and friction coefficient. The swollen state SEBS modifies the TPU's performance, enabling promising applications for these thermoplastic elastomers blends.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xinyi Dong, Li Liu, Yang Wang, Ting Li, Zhenggui Wu, Hao Yuan, Piming Ma, Dongjian Shi, Mingqing Chen, Weifu Dong
Summary: A novel core-shell starch-based nanoparticles were successfully incorporated into a PPC/PLA blend, significantly improving the mechanical and thermal properties of the blend by enhancing compatibilization.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Lena Marbach, Philip Moerbitz
Summary: Blending of polymers can improve the performance of plastics and expand their application fields. By blending poly(lactic acid) (PLA) with poly(butylene adipate terephthalate) (PBAT), the brittleness of PLA can be addressed. However, the immiscibility of these two polymers limits the properties of the blend. This study explored the use of electron-beam treatment with a compatibilizing agent to improve compatibility and found significant enhancements in mechanical and thermal properties.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sung Kyu Kim, Hyun Wook Jung, Dasom Son, Jae Hyeok Han, DongHo Kang, Sang In Kang, Junhyuk Lee, Jin Kie Shim
Summary: In this study, a thermoplastic starch/poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (TPS/PBAT) blend with improved compatibility, mechanical properties, and water resistance was successfully prepared using in situ reactive compatibilization. The addition of 3% copolymer showed the best results, increasing the tensile strength of the blend and reducing the size of TPS domains in the PBAT matrix. The complex viscosity, storage modulus, and loss modulus also increased with increasing copolymer content, indicating enhanced compatibility between TPS and PBAT. Furthermore, the water resistance improved, as evidenced by increased contact angle and water vapor barrier properties.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Dong Jin Jang, Joo Hyung Lee, Jae Jin Lee, Jieun Hyun, Seong Hun Kim
Summary: In this study, PA6/PEICT blends were successfully prepared by introducing a reactive compatibilizer. The impact strength of the blended material was significantly improved by enhancing the interfacial adhesion between PA6 and PEICT, achieving a level comparable to glass fiber reinforced PA6.
