Effect of nanoclay incorporation on the thermal properties of poly(ethylene terephthalate)/liquid crystal polymer blends

Jayita Bandyopadhyay, Suprakas Sinha Ray, Mosto Bousmina

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Abstract

The effect of OMLS incorporation on the thermal properties of PET/LCP blends is studied. Pure and OMLS-modified PET/LCP blends were prepared by melt-extrusion using twin-screw extruder. The morphological analyses of PET/LCP blends show that OMLS addition enhances the phase-separated structure of the pure blend. A detailed study on the thermal properties of the pure and OMLS-modified PET/LCP blends were carried out by means of DSC in both conventional and modulation modes. Results show a complex melting behaviour comprises of successive melting and re-crystallisation. Finally, non-isothermal crystal-growth kinetics of pure and OMLS-modified blends were investigated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)822-837
Number of pages16
JournalMacromolecular Materials and Engineering
Volume295
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Sept 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Blends
  • Liquid crystal polymers
  • Morphology
  • Organoclay
  • Thermal properties

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemical Engineering
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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