Authors
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Jafari, S.H. ; Asadinezhad, A. ; Kalati-vahid, A. ; Khonakdar, H. A. ; Wagenknecht, U. ; Heinrich, G.
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Title
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Polypropylene/poly(trimethylene terephthalate) blend nanocomposite: a thermal properties study
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Date
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09.05.2012
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Number
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30304
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Abstract
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In this article, thermal properties of polypropylene/poly(trimethylene terephthalate) melt-mixed blends containing organically modified montmorillonite nanoclays and interacting compatibilizers are studied. Dynamic mechanical analysis showed an enhanced elastic modulus and reduced damping upon nanoclay fillers incorporation, also a-relaxation peak was shifted up while ß-relaxation was not affected. Thermogravimetry exhibited a synergistic effect in thermal stability of the blend accompanied by a reduction in decomposition rate. This effect was more pronounced in presence of compatibilizers. The addition of nanoclay fillers generally led to an enhancement of thermal resistance; however, a dual function was evident, namely preventive and catalytic, respectively prior to and after onset of degradation.
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Publisher
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Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering
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Wikidata
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Citation
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Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering 51 (2012) 682-688
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DOI
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https://doi.org/10.1080/03602559.2012.661903
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