Abstract
The scanning electron microscopy method in combination with the selective etching technique for polymer blends have been used to evaluate interfacial interaction in natural rubber and low density polyethylene blends. The morphology of the polymer blends, studied under externally applied strain, has been investigated to understand the role of interface adhesion between natural rubber and polyethylene phases, for two separate crosslinking systems, i.e. sulphur and peroxide. Externally induced strain which facilitates phase separation in sulphur cured blends by initiating cracks at the interface; peroxide curing prevents separating out of the polyethylene phase from the natural rubber matrix. In the latter case, induced stress is distributed predominantly by developing fine flaw paths in the rubber matrix. The method which has been developed for natural rubber and polyethylene blend systems may be used to evaluate the degree of interfacial adhesion between the dispersed phase and the dispersion medium for other kinds of polymer-polymer, polymer-filler as well as polymer-fibre composites.
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