Effect of LDPE-g-MA as a compatibilizer for LDPE/PA6 blend on the phase morphology and mechanical properties

The study covered the synthesis of low density polyethylene-graft-maleic anhydride (LDPE-g-MA) and investigated its influence as a compatibilizer for LDPE/polyamide 6 (PA6) blend. LDPE-g-MA characterized by FTIR spectroscopy. Melt blends of LDPE and PA6 which contain 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 phr of LDPE...

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Published in:Polymer bulletin (Berlin, Germany) Germany), 2022-04, Vol.79 (4), p.2249-2262
Main Authors: El-Wakil, A. A., Moustafa, H., Abdel-Hakim, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Characterization and Evaluation of Materials
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Compatibilizers
Complex Fluids and Microfluidics
Dynamic mechanical properties
Flexural strength
Fourier transforms
Humidity
Impact strength
Impact tests
Industrial applications
Low density polyethylenes
Maleic anhydride
Mechanical properties
Melt blends
Modulus of rupture in bending
Morphology
Organic Chemistry
Original Paper
Physical Chemistry
Polyamide resins
Polymer blends
Polymer Sciences
Scanning electron microscopy
Soft and Granular Matter
Spectrum analysis
Standard deviation
Tensile strength
Water absorption
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Summary:The study covered the synthesis of low density polyethylene-graft-maleic anhydride (LDPE-g-MA) and investigated its influence as a compatibilizer for LDPE/polyamide 6 (PA6) blend. LDPE-g-MA characterized by FTIR spectroscopy. Melt blends of LDPE and PA6 which contain 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 phr of LDPE-g-MA were prepared using a Brabender Plasti-corder and characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM). The static mechanical, water absorption and dynamic mechanical properties of the LDPE/PA6 blends were reported. The study deduced the optimum content of LDPE-g-MA in LDPE/PA6 blends is 8 phr for morphological properties, flexural strength, tensile strength, flexural modulus, E-modulus, impact strength, water absorption percentage and dynamic mechanical properties. The results demonstrated the possibility of using the LDPE/LDPE-g-MA/PA6 (80/8/20) blend in various industrial applications for LDPE such as the manufacture of products made of plastic and in packaging goods.
ISSN:0170-0839
1436-2449
DOI:10.1007/s00289-021-03618-9