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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 822-837 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Macromolecular Materials and Engineering |
Volume | 295 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 14 Sept 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Blends
- Liquid crystal polymers
- Morphology
- Organoclay
- Thermal properties
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemical Engineering
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry