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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) Based Blends, Composites and Nanocomposites |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
Pages | 75-98 |
Number of pages | 24 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128012741 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780323313063 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Aug 2015 |
Keywords
- Blends
- Natural rubber
- Polyethylene terephthalate
- Synthetic rubber
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering