Polyethylene Terephthalate-Based Blends: Natural Rubber and Synthetic Rubber

Abbavaram Babul Reddy, Goddeti Siva Mohan Reddy, Jarugala Jayaramudu, Kuncham Sudhakar, Bandla Manjula, Suprakas Sinha Ray, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku

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Abstract

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)-based blends are regraded as very special class of polymer blends; this is due to their multifunctional applications. Adding rubber to polymers is generally recognized to be a very effective method for the improvement of the impact properties in thermoplastics. Rubbers are materials of choice as toughening agents for PET. Their addition results in improved toughness, provided that the rubber phase is finely dispersed in the PET matrix. This can only be achieved if the rubber is properly functionalized. The superior mechanical properties, high flexibility, resilience, and good viscoelastic behavior make this class applicable in a wide range of technologies and industries. Depending on the various properties and general applications of PET/rubber, blends are classified into a number of categories. This chapter deals with a very important class of special purpose polymers. The preparation, properties, and applications of a number of PET/natural and/or synthetic rubber blends are discussed. Apart from providing a basic understanding about the materials, this chapter intends to facilitate a wide range of information about the technical details and industrial importance of this class of PET/rubber blends.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPoly(Ethylene Terephthalate) Based Blends, Composites and Nanocomposites
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages75-98
Number of pages24
ISBN (Electronic)9780128012741
ISBN (Print)9780323313063
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Aug 2015

Keywords

  • Blends
  • Natural rubber
  • Polyethylene terephthalate
  • Synthetic rubber

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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