Abstract
AbstractUsing the grafting method on a silica surface with PBS molecules, we prepared novel poly(butylene succinate) (PBS)/silica nanocomposites to enhance dispersibility and interfacial adhesion between silica particles and the PBS matrix, and also investigated the effects of silica‐g‐PBS on the PBS matrix using differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, transmission electron microscopy, a tensile testing machine, and rheometry. The thermal stability, mechanical properties, and rheological properties of PBS nanocomposites containing silica‐g‐PBS was remarkably improved because of the surface characteristics of the silica grafted with PBS molecules, which provided good compatibility and dispersion. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008
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