Abstract
AbstractBisphenol A polycarbonate (PC)–poly‐ε‐caprolactone (PCL) blends have been prepared by melt mixing in the presence of different catalysts using a Brabender plastograph and single‐screw extruder at 240–260°C. Increased crystallizability [detected by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)] of the PC component was observed in the blends obtained in the presence of p‐toluenesulfonic acid. Acceleration of carbonate‐carbonate exchange reactions is suggested as the main reason for the crystallizability enhancement. Results of solubility tests, DSC, and infrared (IR) spectroscopy evidence ester‐carbonate transesterification taking place during PC–PCL blending in the presence of tetrabutoxy titanium and dibutyltin dilaurate. © 1994 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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