Abstract
This communication describes the compatibilization efficiency of organically modified montmorillonite (OMMT) in immiscible polycarbonate (PC)/poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) blends for the first time. The size of the dispersed PC particles was reduced significantly upon the addition of OMMT (6 wt.-%) to the blend. The compatibilization effect of the OMMT was also assessed by differential scanning calorimetry, mechanical properties and thermal stability analysis of the modified blend.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 450-455 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Macromolecular Rapid Communications |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 18 Mar 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Compatibilization
- Immiscible blend
- Organoclay
- Poly(methyl methacrylate)
- Polycarbonate
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry