ISSN:
0021-8995
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
Two polystyrene-polycaprolactone diblock copolymers, of differing molecular weights, have been extrusion-blended with polystyrene and polycarbonate. The morphologies of the resultant blends were studied using differential scanning calorimetry and scanning electron microscopy. In all compositions studied, the polystyrene and polycarbonate phases exhibited discrete glass transitions indicative of the immiscibility of these components. However, addition of the copolymer increased the extent of dispersion of the homopolymer components within one another quite effectively. Blend specimens were tested with respect to tensile, flexural, impact, thermal, and flow characteristics to probe the effects of morphology and composition on these factors. In general, the blends were rigid, brittle materials with thermal characteristics in the range between those of the polystyrene and polycarbonate components. Addition of polystyrene-block-polycaprolactone polymer to the blends resulted in increased brittleness, reduced thermal performance, maintenance of rigidity, and improved flow.
Additional Material:
11 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.1991.070420201
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