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Design and modification thienonaphthalimides based non-fullerene acceptors for organic solar cells with high photovoltaic performance in visible light absorption range

Herein, we theoretically designed and characterized eight new thienonaphthalimides-based non-fullerene acceptor (NFA) materials (MT1–MT8) derived from 1ad molecule for organic solar cells (OSCs) devices. In this study, density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent density functional theory were used to perform theoretical characters of all molecules. All computational analysis were successfully done at mPW1PW91/6-31g(d,p) DFT level. Compared with R (3.25 eV), MT4 showed better planarity and narrower band gap of 2.470 eV. A relatively lower excitation energy (2.039 eV) and binding energy (0.431 eV) were also found in MT4. Meanwhile, molecular electrostatic potential, transition density matrix and hole-electron analyses proved that MT4 had better photovoltaic and photophysical properties than R. We also designed J52-Cl:MT4 blend compound to study the charge transfer behavior at the interface which shown successful shift of electrons from donor to acceptor. Therefore, our newly designed molecules have the potential of being good NFAs for efficient OSC devices.

The use of amines as steel corrosion inhibitors in butanol-gasoline blends

Butanol is an interesting component used for blending gasoline fuels. However, the polar nature of butanol allows the solubility of water and ionic compounds in butanol-gasoline blends (BGBs) making them aggressive to mild steel. Amines, such as ethylenediamine, diethylenetriamine, triethylenetetramine, tetraethylenepentaamine, morpholine, piperazine, and hexamethylenediamine, were tested as corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in BGBs. Additionally, the influence of the acetic acid and sodium chloride concentrations on the inhibition efficiency was examined. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy andpotentiodynamic polarization were employed for the measurements, complemented by static immersion testing and an XPS surface analysis. The highest inhibition efficiency was demonstrated for diethylenetriamine, triethylenetetramine, andhexamethylenediamine, achieving a value of 95 % or more at aconcentration of 100 mg/L. The formation of ionic pairs involving protonated amines andchlorides was also confirmed. The XPS analysis revealed a very thin passive layer of iron oxides, which may form in the presence of amines, protecting mild steel in BGBs.

Improved rapid gas decompression of novel NBR-CTS polymer blends

Nitrile rubber (NBR) and polysulfides are two classes of polymers known for their resistance against swelling when in direct contact with hydrocarbon-based oils and non-polar solvents. In this study nitrile rubber (NBR) and a cyclic tetrasulfide (CTS) are combined with a goal of achieving a rubber blend that has superior properties than of each component. The role of CTS in the blend is discussed, as it presents several functions. This study represents a fundamental analysis of NBR-CTS blends, starting with polymeric phase analysis by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Thermodynamic compatibility studies are deployed in this study to illustrate the materials’ compatibility. Mechanical properties with an emphasis on Payne effect were also studied for blends of NBR-CTS. The synergistic effect found between NBR and CTS can be further expanded in a practical application of rapid gas decompression test as a side-by-side comparison for NBR and NBR-CTS blend compounds. This type of polymer blend represents a potential replacement of fluoroelastomers.

Development of Zeolite‐Loaded Air‐Brushed Nanofibers for Oral Use and Its Characterization

AbstractZeolites are commercially available and naturally occurring minerals and synthetic materials, they are crystalline aluminosilicates with distinctive chemical and structural properties. Zeolites have a wide range of uses, including catalysis, gas separation, agronomy, animal feed additives, ecology, medicine, and cosmetics. The antibacterial activity of zeolite‐based nanofibers is fabricated and investigated in the current work utilizing a novel airbrushing method. Airbrushing is used to create zeolite‐loaded nanofibers with two groups of 5% and 10% zeolite, respectively. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Attenuation of Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (ATR‐FT‐IR), contact angle measurement and an antibacterial test against Streptococcus mutans are used to characterize the fabricated zeolite‐loaded nanofibers. The SEM pictures demonstrate that the innovative strategy used in the study—air brushing—to effectively produce zeolite‐loaded nanofibers is a success. The morphology and diameter in nanometers is verified by SEM images for both groups. The ATR‐FT‐IR peaks confirm the blended compound and its chemical structure. The water contact angle measurement of the nanofibers of both groups show the hydrophobic qualities based on wettability. The findings of the zeolite nanofiber antibacterial test show a zone of inhibition (ZOI) of 19 mm compared to a positive control groups ZOI of 28 mm, indicating superior antibacterial activity against gram‐positive S. mutans. Based on the findings, it can be stated that zeolite nanofiber can be created by airbrushing and has antibacterial properties that can be utilized to stop dental caries, where S. mutans is the primary pathogenic organism.

Strategies for Improving Sustainability in the Development of High-Performance Styrenic Block Copolymers by Developing Blends with Cellulose Derivatives.

Next-generation high-performance polymers require consideration as sustainable solutions. Here, to satisfy these criteria, we propose to combine high-performance styrenic block copolymers, a class of thermoplastic elastomer, with cellulose derivatives as a reinforcing agent with the aim of maintaining and/or improving structural and surface properties. A great advantage of the proposed blends is, besides their biocompatibility, a decrease in environmental impact due to blending with a natural polymer. Particularly, we focus on identifying the effect of different blending compounds and blend ratios on the morphological, structural, thermal, mechanical, electrical and cytotoxic characteristics of materials. This research provides, together with novel material formulations, practical guidelines for the design and fabrication of next-generation sustainable high-performance polymers.

Influence of protein and leucine on in vitro accessibility and apparent permeability of phenolic compounds in blackberry-dairy blends

There is increasing consumer interest in performance nutrition beverages that improve muscle recovery, endurance and strength, and a desired product type would be dairy-blackberry beverages. However, the effect of phenolic compounds on the digestion of milk proteins, and the effect of milk proteins on the bioaccessibility and permeability of phenolic compounds through the intestinal wall is poorly understood. In this study, dairy-blackberry beverages were made by adding milk protein concentrate and/or leucine and freeze-dried blackberry puree to skimmed milk, to formulate beverages with different protein contents and two different leucine contents. These beverages were subjected to in vitro digestion, and their protein breakdown was analysed with electrophoresis. The accessibility of flavonoids, anthocyanins and individual phenolic compounds was determined and the apparent permeability (Papp) of individual phenolic compounds through Caco-2 cells was analysed. It was found that β-lactoglobulin in samples with a higher protein content was more resistant to digestion. An increase in protein had no influence on the bioaccessibility of flavonoids as a whole but increased the bioaccessibility of the subgroup anthocyanins from 13% in water to 64% in high protein milk. The Papp of cyanidin-3-O-glucoside, gallic acid, protocatechuic acid and rutin was determined. Milk proteins improved the Papp of gallic acid and cyanidin-3-O-glucoside, to a maximum value of 4.26 and 0.36 × 10⁻⁶ cm/s but had no clear influence on protocatechuic acid and rutin. In conclusion, higher milk protein levels were associated with increased bioavailability of anthocyanins and their metabolites, which could inform formulation strategies for performance nutrition.

Lipases and carboxylesterases affect moth sex pheromone compounds involved in interspecific mate recognition

Moth sex pheromones are a classical model for studying sexual selection. Females typically produce a species-specific pheromone blend that attracts males. Revealing the enzymes involved in the interspecific variation in blend composition is key for understanding the evolution of these sexual communication systems. The nature of the enzymes involved in the variation of acetate esters, which are prominent compounds in moth pheromone blends, remains unclear. We identify enzymes involved in acetate degradation using two closely related moth species: Heliothis (Chloridea) subflexa and H. (C.) virescens, which have different quantities of acetate esters in their sex pheromone. Through comparative transcriptomic analyses and CRISPR/Cas9 knockouts, we show that two lipases and two esterases from H. virescens reduce the levels of pheromone acetate esters when expressed in H. subflexa females. Together, our results show that lipases and carboxylesterases are involved in tuning Lepidoptera pheromones composition.

Property Improvements of Silica-Filled Styrene Butadiene Rubber/Butadiene Rubber Blend Incorporated with Fatty-Acid-Containing Palm Oil.

Using vegetable oils as a plasticizer or processing aid in green rubber products is becoming popular due to environmental concerns. However, differences in vegetable oil processing result in varying amounts of low-molecular-weight (low-MW) free fatty acids (FFAs) in their composition, which range from 2% to 30%. This research investigated how the properties of silica-filled styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) and butadiene rubber (BR) blends were affected by the presence of FFAs in palm oil (PO). The rubber compounds containing a 70/30 SBR/BR blend, 30 phr of silica, and 2 phr of bis-(3-triethoxysilylpropyl) tetrasulfide (TESPT), and the vulcanizing agents were prepared and tested. The PO content was kept constant at 20 phr, while the number of FFAs, i.e., lauric acid (LA), palmitic acid (PA), and oleic acid (OA), in PO varied from 10-30%. The viscosity, dynamic mechanical properties, morphology, cure characteristics, and mechanical properties of the rubber blend were then measured. Regardless of the FFA types, increasing FFA content in PO decreased scorch time, cure time, minimum torque, and viscosity. As the FFA content increased, the torque difference and crosslink density also increased, which led to higher hardness, modulus, tensile strength, and abrasion resistance. The FFA types had a slight effect on the vulcanizate properties, even though LA showed slightly better mechanical properties than PA and OA. The results reveal that FFAs in PO not only improve processability but also function as a co-activator in silica-filled sulfur-vulcanized SBR/BR blend compounds.

Effect of trisilanol isobutyl polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (TPOSS) in recycled PET (rPET) and polypropylene based compound: Investigation on mechanical properties

Recycled polyethylene terephthalate is successfully prepared. This project is involved for “Circular economy” policy. It is successfully prepared into powder form by nano-grinder technique. 10 phr of PP-g-MA and 1 phr to 5 phr of TPOSS are added for compatibilizer and mechanical properties enhancement, respectively. PP-g-MA can form the chemical linkage of the anhydride groups with the polyamide end groups. 20 wt% of recycled polyethylene terephthalate powder and polypropylene based compound is successfully fabricated by melt mixing. Then, it is fabricated by melting spinning technique. Fourier transform infrared presents Si-O-Si linkage in binary blend compound. X-ray diffraction pattern reports that single phase is obtained. Adding TPOSS can be induced to crystallinity enhancement. No significant change of thermal properties was observed from room temperature to 300℃. Scanning electron microscope reports that with the PP-g-MA provides smoothness of surface. Recycled polyethylene terephthalate is uniformly distributed. Melting and crystallization temperatures are reported to be 162℃ to 167℃ and 115℃ to 120℃, respectively. All of throughput rate is reported to be 1.8 g⸳min-1 to 2.3 g⸳min-1. With the existence of TPOSS, the mechanical properties of compound are slightly increased. TPOSS are added for mechanical properties enhancement. The polymer compound presents the excellent properties. It is remarkable to note that recycled polyethylene terephthalate is considered as an excellent candidate for use as raw material for polymer compound production.

Effects of electric arc furnace slag powder and fly ash within ternary waste blend on performance of concrete

Recently, research on utilising industrial and natural waste has advanced owing to their environmental concerns, including soil and groundwater contamination. Most such waste possess zero or low commercial value, yet it is stored, occupying large storage yards. Iron and steel factories and quarries worldwide produce large amounts of waste annually. This study used three types of steel mill waste (electric arc furnace slag powder, fly ash and steel sludge and natural waste from quarries limestone dust, marble dust, and recycled glass powder) as supplementary cementitious materials with the aim of producing an economical and environmentally friendly ternary waste binder. To determine the appropriate waste blend compounds of mixes, the study was conducted in three stages. First, waste mortars were used to mix, tests of mortars properties were conducted, and the properties of the mix were compared with those of a control mortar mix. Second, concrete was mixed from the waste blend with the most suitable properties. Finally, durability tests on the concrete were performed. Ternary residue having 4.5% SP, 10% FA, and 4.5% SS with 18% replacement of cement and that having 3.75% SP, 7.5% FA, and 3.75% LD with 15% replacement of cement achieved the requirements of concrete and improved the compressive strength and durability towards sulfate and chloride attack, including impermeability and resistance.

Bioactive compounds in blends of coffee defects originating from the harvesting

A coffee crop may consist of up to 1/5 of defective beans and finding a suitable destination for this material is economically interesting. Many coffee industries collect the selections - material containing coffee defects - and blend them with non-defective coffee fruits in specific proportions to obtain a marketable product. Studies on the composition of selections are scarce. Hydro- and liposoluble bioactive compounds were determined in five types of roasted and ground selections of coffee Arabica and in healthy Arabica and Robusta coffee species throughout an optimized HPLC-UV/Vis-MS-based method. Nicotinic acid and 4-CQA were not detected. Black and sour beans seem to increase the level of caffeine (variation from 1.3 to 2.4 g 100 g-1 of sample) in the selections. The occurrence of defects decreases the level of 5-CQA, the main representative chlorogenic acid. Trigonelline content is high in Arabica coffee, and the presence of defects does not promote a clear variation in its amount. Kahweol concentration (~74.6 to 76.9 mg g-1 of oil) was practicallythe same up the Arabica sample set; this diterpene was absent in Robusta coffee. Cafestol (variation between 12.4 and 16.4 mg g-1 of oil) is a good quality indicator. Kahweol and 16-O-methyl cafestol are species indicators, and caffeine can point out the species of coffee. PCA revealed that sour beans were associated with the presence of kahweol, while cafestol and trigonelline were correlated to the occurrence of coffee skin. The higher the proportion of black beans, the more balanced the contents of water-soluble and liposoluble compounds. Key words: PVA; Coffee harnessing; HPLC-based method; Selection of coffee; Water- and fat-soluble compounds.

Sustainable green poly(lactic acid) (PLA)/eggshell powder (ESP) biocomposites

Poly(lactic acid), which is most commonly referred to by its acronym PLA, is a polymer that may be recycled and naturally deteriorated. It is also inherently fragile and has a low impact strength. PLA, when mixed with eggshells powder, can produce a PLA/ESP composites. The purpose of this study was to investigate the physical characteristics of PLA composites that contained ESP or calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Extrusion melt mixing in a twin-screw extruder was used in conjunction with PLA with different ESP concentrations to develop this eco-friendly and sustainable nanocomposite material. The blended compounds were allowed to reach room temperature before being formed into thin films with dimensions of 20 mm in width, 100 mm in length, and 5 mm in thickness. These films were put through a series of tests to determine their mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties. Tests including stress–strain properties, FTIR, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and scanning electron microscopy were performed on the films (SEM).

Failure Locus of an ABS-Based Compound Manufactured through Photopolymerization.

This work investigates the critical plastic strain variation with stress triaxiality and the Lode angle parameter for an Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)-based proprietary blend compound (commercial name VeroWhitePlus™ RGD835) manufactured through photopolymerization. Various triaxial states of stress and Lode angles were obtained with the help of notched flat specimens used in tensile loadings, notched round specimens used in compression (upsetting) tests and butterfly specimens used in Arcan tests. The tests were replicated using finite element analyses in order to evaluate the aforementioned parameters.

Variation in the ratio of compounds in a plant volatile blend during transmission by wind

For plant volatiles to mediate interactions in tritrophic systems, they must convey accurate and reliable information to insects. However, it is unknown whether the ratio of compounds in plant volatile blends remains stable during wind transmission. In this study, volatiles released from an odor source were collected at different points in a wind tunnel and analyzed. The variation in the amounts of volatiles collected at different points formed a rough cone shape. The amounts of volatiles collected tended to decrease with increasing distance from the odor source. Principal component analyses showed that the volatile profiles were dissimilar among different collection points. The profiles of volatiles collected nearest the odor source were the most similar to the released odor. Higher wind speed resulted in a clearer spatial distribution of volatile compounds. Thus, variations in the ratios of compounds in odor plumes exist even during transport over short distances.

A case study on elimination of premature failure source from manufacture of fluoroelastomer inflatable seals for Sodium-cooled Fast Reactor towards sustainability

An innovative model of engineering failure analysis leading to a prospective model of sustainability and decarbonisation, supported by design-material-failure threads, emerge from two defective test inflatable seals (Seals; ∼2 m dia) subjected to laboratory investigations i.e. visual, dimensional, physico-mechanical, material fingerprinting and analysis of variation. The Seals of 500 MW(e) Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) design were industrially manufactured (year: 2007) by cold feed extrusion and continuous cure (CFECC) of a peroxide cured, Viton GBL 200S:600S blend compound, APA-1, 2007. Primary aim was to implement life maximization (global design thread) potential (≥30 y) of advanced polymer architecture (APA) fluoroelastomer (FKM) in reactor inflatable seals (∼6.3 m/∼4.2 m dia) with repeatability and reproducibility by eliminating premature failure source from improper manufacture.Unfeasibility of or unlikely value addition from validation-modelling-simulation-microstructure study necessitated innovative treatment i.e. extracting maximum from the minimalist investigation by maximizing interpretation-data mining-cross verification and utilizing past (validated) FEA results of standard FKM PFBR inflatable-backup seals (life: 10 y) through design-material threads. The treatment was reinforced by reorientation of perspective. Distribution of laboratory data along Seal circumference was interpreted as phenomenological manifestation of thermomechanical-electrochemical interactions in the APA-1, 2007 macromolecular realm, brought about by thermomechanical loads from the progressing CFECC with time. The data was thus utilised to reconstruct the CFECC (2007) in terms of processing parameter variance with respect to a benchmark CFECC study on identical seal design. Incorrect cure index (of APA-1, 2007; global failure thread) was ascertained as the source of premature failure by tracing the origin of departures e.g. tracking the straying of APA-1, 2007 tensile stress-strain behaviour (structure property correlation) and cracking failure limits (global material thread) from the desired (i.e. ≥30 y) along the abstracted echelons (i.e. reconstructing manufacture, molecular-phenomenological interplay) of the CFECC in terms of unacceptable macromolecular transitions. The novel approach and methodology predict new-seal-failure-situation in reactor (by residual stress) and/or continuing operation-safety uncertainty of inflatable seal and reactor (by undercure) from the incorrect cure index. The identified source and template for permanent rectification are crucial for FBR-Gen IV cover gas elastomeric sealing. The applicability extends to other nuclear and inaccessible-hazardous, critical/very critical elastomeric usage (marine, air, space, oilfield, gas etc.) as well.The research findings provide complete description of (APA-FKM) residual stress and tensile stress-strain behaviour by the first principles and an analogy of mechanical-entropy spring, accompanied by a new commentary on structure-property-performance correlation of APA-FKM. The findings are expected to enrich understanding of rubber failure. The failure analysis of a very critical nuclear component grows vastly in connotation using global threads to suggest a prospective conceptual benchmark template for sustainability-decarbonisation-augmentaion i.e. better realization of life maximization potentials in applications by synthesizing improved specifying-manufacturing-quality monitoring with the global threads.This study could provide basis for new research on defect modeling-simulation-validation and encourage formulation-modeling-validation of new constitutive relations, considering incorrect cure index and its effects. The concepts and routes of maximum from minimum, working by first principal, reconstruction, threads and molecular-phenomenological interplay are expected to find wider scope beyond this research.

Green synthesis, spectroscopic and quantum chemical calculations of some pyrimidine derivatives

A series of 4-aryl-3,4,6,7,8,9-hexahydro-1H-cyclohepta[d]pyrimidine-2(5H)-thiones were synthesized via the reaction of chalcone with thiourea using various processes such as heat, ultrasonic, and grinding approach. Because of its response simplicity, shortest reaction time, fewer contamination, and excellent product yields, the potential use of pyrimidine subsidiaries in natural combination is rapidly growing. The designs of the molecules were resolved using FT-IR, 1H NMR, and 13C NMR spectroscopy. The DFT B3LYP/6-31G (d,p) principle set was used to investigate the blended compound's sub-atomic structure. The NLO property of the synthesized compound was determined using hyperpolarizability values.

Changes in plant responses induced by an arthropod influence the colonization behavior of a subsequent herbivore

Plants in nature can be sequentially attacked by different arthropod herbivores. Feeding by one arthropod species may induce plant-defense responses that might affect the performance of a later-arriving herbivorous species. Understanding these interactions can help in developing pest-management strategies. In tomato, the sweet-potato whitefly Bemisia tabaci and the two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae are key pests that frequently cohabit on the same plant. We studied whether colonization by one species can either facilitate or impede later colonization of tomato plants by conspecific or heterospecific individuals. B. tabaci females showed a strong preference for and increased oviposition on plants previously colonized by conspecifics. In contrast, plants infested with T. urticae repelled B. tabaci females and reduced their oviposition rate by 86%. Although females of T. urticae showed no preference between conspecific-infested or uninfested plants, we observed a 50% reduction in the number of eggs laid on conspecific-infested plants. Both herbivorous arthropods up-regulated the expression of genes involving the jasmonic acid and abscisic acid pathways, increasing emissions of fatty-acid derivatives, but only B. tabaci increased the expression of genes related to the salicylic acid pathway and the total amount of phenylpropanoids released. Terpenoids were the most abundant compounds in the volatile blends; many terpenoids were emitted at different rates, which might have influenced the arthropods' host selection. Our results indicate that B. tabaci infestation facilitated subsequent infestations by conspecifics and mites, while T. urticae infestation promoted herbivore-induced resistance. Based on both the molecular and behavioral findings, a novel sustainable pest-management strategy is discussed.

Influence of molecular properties of SSBR and BR types on composite performance

Modern passenger car tire tread compounds usually consist of a polymer blend of Solution Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SSBR) and Butadiene Rubber (BR) in combination with a silica/silane system. To further enhance the compatibility between the nonpolar polymer and the polar silica, different functional groups can be introduced at the end or along the polymer chains. The influence of such a polymer functionalization of SSBR and BR on the processing behavior as well as on mechanical and dynamic properties was investigated for silica-filled tire tread model compounds. Silica-filled functionalized SPRINTAN™ SLR 4602 was blended with non-functionalized SPRINTAN™ 363H and functionalized SPRINTAN™ 884 L in three ratios: 90/10, 80/20 and 70/30. The two BRs differ in five analytical properties: molecular weight, vinyl content, cis-content, glass transition temperature (Tg) and functionalization. All five properties influence the composite properties in a different way. The functionalization is the dominating influencing parameter in this study. The presence of the functionalization improves the rubber-filler-interaction. This leads to better dynamic and mechanical properties of the model tread compound: The reinforcement index is increased and the tan δ at 60 °C, as lab predictor for the tire rolling resistance, is reduced while the tan δ at 0 °C, as lab predictor for wet grip, is similar to the non-functionalized BR. Furthermore, the Tg of the whole blend compound dominates the dynamic-mechanical behavior, as expected. In the case of BR, the functionalization has the dominating influence on the tan δ, the effect of Tg plays a minor role. These new insights support the development of new functionalized polymers to improve the overall tire performance.

Optimization of Compounding Parameters for Extrusion to Enhance Mechanical Performance of Kenaf-Polypropylene Composites

This work focusses on studying the effects of optimizing compounding parameters (barrel temperature, fiber feeding location, and fiber content) on key mechanical properties of kenaf-polypropylene composites. The evolution of viscosity of the blended compounds as a function of shear rate and temperature was monitored via capillary rheometer. An extruder screw speed chart was developed for the blends at established shear rates based on Couette shear rate theory. Taguchi’s optimization method was used for the design of experiments and analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed to study the effect of each processing parameter on mechanical properties of the composites. The optimization analysis showed that the mechanical properties of the samples were strongly dependent on fiber content and feeding location within the extruder, complemented by barrel temperature. Average strength and modulus values of 48 MPa and 7 GPa respectively were obtained for compounds consisting of 40 wt% fiber, fed at the melt zone of the extruder, and processed at 190 °C. The viscosity results show relatively lower fluctuations in viscosity at shear rates >1900 s−1, which deemed ideal for processing these compounds. The SEM micrographs show that fibers were uniformly coated with polymer with some amount of seepage through the core, providing double shear action. For the current extruder (Do/Di=1.3 and shear rates 1900 s−1 to 4600 s−1), ideal screw speeds for blends considered in this study were between 75 rpm and 220 rpm.

Rotational molding of compatibilized PA6/LLDPE blends

AbstractIn this work, rotational molding was used to produce parts based on a blend of linear low‐density polyethylene (LLDPE) and polyamide 6 (PA6). In particular, the concentration of PA6 (0, 10, 20, and 30% vol) with and without a compatibilizer (Surlyn 9020) was investigated via two methods: dry blending in a high‐shear mixer and melt compounding in a twin‐screw extruder followed by pulverization. To determine the efficiency of the rotomolding process, similar parts were produced via compression molding. For rotational molding, dry ice (solid CO2) was used to create an inert atmosphere in the mold and the processing conditions were followed by the mold internal air temperature traces. From the samples produced, thermal, morphological, and mechanical properties were measured. The results showed that the rotomolded parts of the melt blended compounds generated smaller and better dispersed PA6 particles in the LLDPE matrix. This finer morphology led to improved mechanical properties, especially when the compatibilizer was present. But the latter was found to be more effective on the compression‐molded samples.