Mechanical, thermal and morphological properties of environmentally degradable ABS and poly(vinyl alcohol) blends

Blends of acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene (ABS) with 5, 10, 15, and 20 wt % of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PV) were prepared by extruding in a corotating twin screw extruder. The ABS material was blended with PVA with the objective to enhance the degradability of ABS. The extrudate strands were cut into pe...

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Published in:Journal of applied polymer science 2007-10, Vol.106 (2), p.1048-1052
Main Author: Ramaraj, B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene
Ageing
Applied sciences
degradable
Exact sciences and technology
mechanical
Physical properties
poly(vinyl alcohol)
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Properties and testing
Technology of polymers
thermal properties
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Summary:Blends of acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene (ABS) with 5, 10, 15, and 20 wt % of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PV) were prepared by extruding in a corotating twin screw extruder. The ABS material was blended with PVA with the objective to enhance the degradability of ABS. The extrudate strands were cut into pellets and injection molded to make test specimens. These ABS/PVA blend specimens were tested for physicomechanical properties like tensile strength, elongation, modulus of elasticity, abrasion resistance, density, and water absorption, These blends were further characterized by melt flow Index, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetry analysis, and scanning electron microscopy. The morphological analysis reveals the existence of PVA domains in the ABS matrix. Differential scanning calorimetry thermograms indicates the chemical interaction between ABS and PVA domains. The prepared blends show enhanced environmental and thermal degradation. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2007
ISSN:0021-8995
1097-4628
DOI:10.1002/app.25170