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Toughening polyoxymethylene by polyolefin elastomer and compatibilizer
Glycidyl methacrylate-grafted high-density polyethylene improved the compatibility of polyoxymethylene and polyolefin elastomer, in turn enhancing the properties of polyoxymethylene.Recent Articles
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Compatibilizer–photostabilizer interactions in coir fiber/polypropylene composites
The use of photostabilizing additives may compromise the mechanical properties of coir fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites compatibilized with maleic anhydride-grafted polypropylene.
Development of stable polymeric structures for harsh oil-reservoir conditions
Understanding the structure-function relationship in polymeric materials enables the development of stable products to optimize hydrocarbon recovery under harsh conditions.
Investigating the tribology of poly-ether-ether-ketone at high temperatures
The change in crystallinity of polymer samples at high temperature was used to analyze fretting wear behavior.
Dramatically increasing the thermal conductivity of silicone rubber composites
Incorporating small amounts of graphite nanosheets into highly filled spherical-alumina/silicone rubber hybrids strengthens the filler–filler networks.
Functionalizing gum arabic for adhesive and food packaging applications
A new bio-based hydrophobic gum arabic-based copolymer is an excellent adhesive and improves the properties of polylactic acid for potential food packaging applications.
Alkyd-clay nanocomposite coatings enhance anticorrosion and mechanical properties
Exfoliated organo-modified montmorillonite clays in alkyd resins improve the barrier and mechanical properties of polymeric coatings for metal substrates.
Improving nanocomposite performance with graphene oxide and graphene nanosheets
A good dispersion of graphene nanoparticles and nanosheets in polyvinylidene fluoride, achieved by combining solution mixing and melt compounding, improves its mechanical and electrical properties.
Novel ablative polymer-based composite for aerospace applications
A composite of ethylene-propylene-diene rubber and phenolic resin can be used to protect rocket and probe components at high temperatures.Novel high-performance all-aramid composites
Self-reinforced polymer composites are prepared by applying an elaborately designed surface-dissolution method to fuse and consolidate poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide) fibers.Polymer/magnetite nanocomposites with electrical and magnetic conductivity
A novel nanocomposite based on poly(anthranilic acid) with magnetite nanoparticles—synthesized by a one-step method—achieves enhanced crystallinity, magnetic properties, and AC and DC conductivity.Viewing 1 to 10 of 763 articles