ISSN:
1435-1536
Keywords:
Morphology-shrinkage relationship
;
epitaxy
;
PP/PE blends andlaminates
;
electron microscopy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract A new approach for achieving a highly dimensionally stable film of semi-crystalline polymers via blending is demonstrated. To illustrate this approach, a model system, polyethylene-polypropylene is investigated using TEM, TMA, DSC, and DMA. It is shown that epitaxial growth in polymer blends and laminates can induce a cross-hatch morphology which eliminates or reduces the contribution of an oriented amorphous phase. This ultimately leads to greater dimensional stability and synergism in mechanical properties as well. The presence of an appropriate low-melting component can also be used to reduce shrinkage.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00652178
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