Abstract
The physical and thermal properties of nanoclay filled nylon 6 (nano-nylon 6) blended with poly(acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene)terpolymers (ABS) were investigated using metallocene polyethylene grafted maleic anhydride (POE-g-MA) or polybutadiene grafted maleic anhydride (PB-g-MA) as a compatibilizer. Cooling conditions significantly affected the crystalline structure of nano-nylon 6. No clear effect of both compatibilizers on the dispersion of clay has been observed via transmission electron microscope analysis. Through morphology observation, the ABS particle sizes tended to decrease with the addition of compatibilizers, especially in PB-g-MA cases, suggesting a good interfacial bonding between nano-nylon 6 matrix and ABS dispersed phase. Non-isothermal crystallization results indicated that the crystallization temperatures slightly changed with increasing content of compatibilizers. In addition, melting behaviors with different crystal forms varied widely with cooling conditions. The crystallization kinetics under isothermal conditions reflected that introduced compatibilizers impeded the growth rate, especially for PB-g-MA compatibilized system.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
