Types Of Compatibilizers Research Articles

New type of montmorillonite compatibilizers and their influence on viscoelastic properties of ethylene propylene diene and methyl vinyl silicone rubbers blends

Montmorillonite modified with a grafted polyacrylamide layer (Mt-g-PAm) was used as an effective compatibilizer for the blends of ethylene propylene diene (EPDM) and methyl vinyl silicone (MVQ) rubbers. PAm was prepared by surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP) in such a way that varied PAm content and Mt. surface coverage was achieved, which was confirmed by FTIR, TGA, XRD and TEM measurements. The morphology of the hybrid compatibilizers influenced the elastic behavior of the composite blends during samples deformation which was due to varied polymer-filler-rubber network interactions as well as the varied chains entanglements effects. The selective location of Mt-g-PAm within MVQ phase as well as at the EPDM/MVQ interphase affected the dynamic mechanical properties of the composites (storage and loss modulus G', G" and tan delta values). Tan delta values were used to investigate the damping properties of the composites. The highest values were observed for hybrid compatibilizers grafted with dense brushes. Compared to the values of the neat matrix, an improvement of 118% and 161% was reported for long dense and short dense brushes, respectively.

Development of blown film linear low‐density polyethylene–clay nanocomposites: Part A: Manufacturing process and morphology

ABSTRACTIn this study, linear low‐density polyethylene (LLDPE)/clay nanocomposites with different clay contents were prepared by melt intercalation using two different compatibilizers: maleic anhydride grafted styrene–ethylene–butylene–styrene and maleic anhydride grafted polyethylene (PE‐g‐MA). Melt intercalation was achieved by twin extrusion and nanocomposite films were produced by blown film extrusion. Effects of clay and compatibilizer fractions and type of compatibilizer on the structure, permeability, and the barrier properties of the nanocomposite films were investigated. PE‐g‐MA was shown to notably improve the dispersion of clay layers in the polyethylene matrix, and this was examined by atomic force microscopy and X‐ray diffraction. The latter tests have also highlighted the importance of the screw configuration: the presence of mixing elements favors the dispersion and distribution of nanoclay. Moreover, differential scanning calorimetry results have shown no significant effect of the clay on the crystallinity of the composite while thermogravimetric analysis tests have demonstrated a decrease of onset and peak of decomposition temperatures. Finally, barrier properties toward water vapor transmission were measured. It was proven that not also clay, but the compatibilizer participated in decreasing the permeability of the film. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2020, 137, 48589.

Melt‐mixed carbon nanotubes/polymer nanocomposites

AbstractThis article reviews the recent development in performance and fabrication of carbon nanotubes (CNTs)‐based polymer nanocomposites synthesized by melt‐mixed process. CNTs have attracted enormous attention, since its presence (even in low concentration) causes drastic improvements in the mechanical and electrical properties of several polymer composites. It is suggested that the dispersion state of CNTs within polymer matrices is dictated by the cohesive strength of the CNTs “agglomerates.” Based on this suggestion, this review involves an in‐depth investigation on the origin of this CNTs “agglomerates” when present within polymer matrices. Attempts have also been done to investigate and correlate the varying extent of CNTs “agglomerates” in different polymer matrices. It is considered that the extent of dispersion of CNTs “agglomerates” depends on the interfacial interaction between the two phases, difference in their melt viscosities, and types of CNTs, compatibilizer and modifier used. A comprehensive study has been done on the effect of processing parameters used during melt‐mixing process; functionalization of CNTs, and the effect of compatibilizers and modifier on the final properties and morphology. Herein, an attempt has been done to study the correlation between the synthetic procedure, developed structure, and observed properties of nanocomposites of polymers and CNTs.

Effects of graft polymer compatibilizers in blends of cellulose triacetate and poly(lactic acid)

AbstractBlends of cellulose triacetate (CTA) and poly(l‐lactic acid) (PLLA) were prepared using graft polymer compatibilizers. The graft polymers were synthesized using a grafting‐from approach via ring‐opening polymerization of l‐ and d,l‐lactide initiated from free hydroxyl groups along the CTA backbone. The blends incorporating either 1, 2.5 or 5% of each of the two graft polymer compatibilizers by weight in a 20:80 mixture of CTA:PLLA were solution‐cast to yield films. Characterization of graft polymers included the use of 1H NMR spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis. Mechanical properties of the compatibilized films were evaluated using tensile testing, and thermomechanical properties were analyzed using dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). The compatibilized films exhibited greater tensile stress at yield than the uncompatibilized films for both types of compatibilizers, but no statistically significant changes were observed in modulus or strain at break, although modulus trended higher in compatibilized films. Stereochemical differences in tensile performance were statistically insignificant, though some differences in thermal behavior were observed. DMA and DSC revealed that crystallization of PLLA was altered by the addition of compatibilizer and CTA. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry

Injection molded biocomposites from polypropylene and lignin: Effect of compatibilizers on interfacial adhesion and performance

This study compares the effect of two compatibilizers on polypropylene (PP)-lignin composites. Two commercial compatibilizers: maleated polypropylene (MAPP) and ethylene butylacrylate glycidylmethacrylate (EBGMA), as well combinations of them, were used to enhance the interfacial adhesion of PP/lignin composites. The main advantage of the use of lignin as a filler in value-added composites is its great natural abundance. Polymer composites were prepared by using reactive extrusion and injection molding techniques in order to examine the effect of interfacial adhesion on the thermo-mechanical properties of PP. The incorporation of MAPP led to improvements in tensile strength, while the incorporation of EBGMA led to improvements in impact strength. The mixture of both compatibilizer type improved both tensile and impact strength. Addition of compatibilizer to the composites also showed an enhancement to the interfacial adhesion, as investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). FTIR analysis revealed an intermolecular reaction between the compatibilizer and lignin via relevant hydroxyl groups. The water absorption decreased by incorporation of the compatibilizer.

Rheological Properties of Polystyrene/Polypropylene (PS/PP) Blends: The Effects of Various Compatibilizers

Studies on rheological properties of polystyrene/polypropylene (PS/PP) blends with and without the addition of various compatibilizers were carried out. PS/PP blends of 20/80, 50/50 and 80/20 (wt%) were prepared through melt blending in a single screw extruder at a screw speed of 40 rpm and temperature of 200 oC. The rheologycal properties were evaluated by melt flow indexer machine with the temperature of 200 oC. Four types of compatibilizers viz. polystyrene-block-poly (ethylene-butylene)-block-polystyrene (SEBS), surlyn, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and sodium salt hydrate of 4 styrenesulfonic acid (ssh-4-ssh) were used in this study. The concentration of the compatibilizer is 7.5wt%.Results show for uncompatibilized blend, all blend compositions exhibit a reduction in melt viscosity, but the incorporation of EVA, surlyn and SEBS produced more resistance system to flow and increased the melt viscosity. However, in the presence of ssh-4-ssa a reduction in melt viscosity was observed, indicating easier for blend to flow.

Effect of Different Compatibilizers on Sustainable Composites Based on a PHBV/PBAT Matrix Filled with Coffee Silverskin.

This work investigates the feasibility of using coffee silverskin (CSS), one of the most abundant coffee waste products, as a reinforcing agent in biopolymer-based composites. The effect of using two compatibilizers, a maleinized linseed oil (MLO) and a traditional silane (APTES, (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane), on mechanical and thermal behavior of sustainable composites based on a poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate/Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) PBAT/PHBV blend filled with coffee silverskin, in both the as-received state and after the extraction of antioxidants, was studied. Thermal (by differential scanning calorimetry), mechanical (by tensile testing), and morphological properties (by scanning electron microscopy) of injection molded biocomposites at three different weight contents (10, 20, and 30 wt %) were considered and discussed as a function of compatibilizer type. The effects of extraction procedure and silane treatment on surface properties of CSS were investigated by infrared spectroscopy. Obtained results confirmed that extracted CSS and silane-treated CSS provided the best combination of resistance properties and ductility, while MLO provided a limited compatibilization effect with CSS, due to the reduced amount of hydroxyl groups on CSS after extraction, suggesting that the effects of silane modification were more significant than the introduction of plasticizing agent.

PBAT/thermoplastic starch blends: Effect of compatibilizers on the rheological, mechanical and morphological properties

The effect of maleic anhydride (MA), citric acid (CA) and maleated poly(butylene adipate-Co-terephthalate) PBAT (PBATg-MA), as compatibilizer, on properties of blends of plasticized starch/PBAT in a weight ratio of 60/40 were investigated using rheological measurements, tensile tests, SEM observations and mechanical dynamic analyses. A strong evolution in the mechanical, morphological and rheological properties of the blend was observed according to the type of additives used. The type of compatibilizer was shown to control the morphology and continuity development of the TPS/PBAT 60/40 wt% blend. In the absence of the compatibilizer and in presence of PBATg-MA, the PBAT was the continuous phase, while the TPS became the continuous one in presence of MA and CA. These evolutions were explained by the change in the melt rheological properties of TPS in the presence of the compatibilizer and its aptitude to promote interfacial adhesion between TPS and PBAT phases. A huge evolution in the tensile strength and strain at break were also observed according to the structure of the compatibilizer.

KEMAMPUAN PROSES DAN KARAKTERISTIK VULKANISASI CAMPURAN NBR/EPDM

Blending of two rubbers can produce superior product properties. This study examines the process and cure characteristics of the NBR/EPDM blend. This study used several types of compatibilizer, i.e. methyl-methacrylate-butadiene-stirene (MBS), montmorillonite, and silica. Compatibilizer is used to get the homogeneous blend. NBR/EPDM compounds were done by two-roll mill. The mooney viscosity, rheology, and cure kinetics were studied with mooney viscometer and rheometer. It is known that the NBR/EPDM blends produce the compound with the process ability, curing time, and cure rate index better than NBR compound and EPDM compound separately. Montmorillonite as the compatibilizer produces compound with the process ability and cure rate index better than MBS and silica. Montmorillonite can be used as appropriate compatibilizer for the NBR/EPDM blend.

Thermal behaviors and characteristics of polylactide/poly(butylene succinate) blend films via reactive compatibilization and plasticization

Polylactide (PLA)/poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) blend films modified with a compatibilizer and a plasticizer were hot‐melted through a twin screw extruder and prepared by hydraulic press. Toluene diisocyanate (TDI) and polylactide‐grafted‐maleic anhydride (PLA‐g‐MA) were used as compatibilizers, while triethyl citrate and tricresyl phosphate acted as plasticizers. The effects of the type and content of compatibilizer and plasticizer on the mechanical characteristics, thermal properties, crystallization behavior, and phase morphology of the PLA/PBS blend films were investigated. Reactive compatibilization at increasing levels of TDI improved the compatibility of the PLA and PBS, affecting the toughness of the films. As evidenced by scanning electron microscope, the addition of TDI enhanced the interfacial adhesion of the blends, leading to the appearance of many elongated fibrils at the fracture surface. Furthermore, PLA/PBS blending with both TDI and PLA‐g‐MA led to an acceleration of the cold crystallization rate and an increment of the degree of crystallinity ( ). Toluene diisocyanate could be a more effective compatibilizer than PLA‐g‐MA for PLA/PBS blend films. The synergistic combination of compatibilizer and plasticizer brought a significant improvement in elongation at break and tensile‐impact toughness of the PLA/PBS blends, compared with neat PLA. Their failure mode changed from brittle to ductile due to the improved compatibility and molecular segment mobility of the PLA and PBS phases. Differential scanning calorimeter results revealed that the plasticizers triethyl citrate and tricresyl phosphate changed the thermal behavior of Tcc and Tm, affecting α′ and α crystal formations. However, these plasticizers only slightly improved the thermal stability of the films.

Relationship between the interfacial tension and compatibility of polycarbonate and poly(acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene) blends with reactive compatibilizers

ABSTRACTWe studied the morphological, mechanical, and rheological properties of polycarbonate (PC) and poly(acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene) (PolyABS) blends with different types of compatibilizer. Styrene–acrylonitrile–maleic anhydride terpolymer (SAM) was used as a compatibilizer of the blends. For comparison, styrene–acrylonitrile–glycidyl methacrylate terpolymer (SAG) was also used as a compatibilizer. For the PC–PolyABS (70/30 wt %) blends with SAM, the mechanical strength and complex viscosity reached a maximum when the SAM concentration was 5 phr. The mechanical and rheological results of the blend were consistent with the morphological result that the PolyABS domain size reached a minimum when the SAM content was 5 phr. The interfacial tension (α) of the blend was compared with the compatibilizer type and content, which were calculated by the Palierne emulsion model with the relaxation time of the PC–PolyABS blend. The α is consistent with the morphological and mechanical properties of the PC–PolyABS blend. The results of the morphological, mechanical, and rheological properties of the blend suggest that SAM was a more effective compatibilizer than SAG, and the optimum compatibilizer content of SAM was 5 phr. © 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2018, 135, 46418.

The Effects of Compatibilizers on the Morphological, Mechanical, and Optical Properties of Biaxially Oriented Poly(ethylene terephthalate)/Syndiotactic Polystyrene Blend Films

In this study, the effects of three different types of compatibilizers on the morphological, mechanical, and optical properties of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) and syndiotactic-polystyrene (s-PS) (70/30, wt%) blends and biaxially oriented blend films of the two polymers were investigated. The morphological results of the PET/s-PS (70/30) blends revealed that when the 5 phr polystyrene-g-oxazoline (PS-g-OXA) was used as a compatibilizer, the domain size showed minimum. The mechanical studies of the PET/s-PS (70/30) blends showed that when 5 phr PS-g-OXA was used, increased tensile strength was obtained. The transmittance of the blend film showed the highest value (83.7%) for the biaxially oriented PET/s-PS (70/30) blend films with the PS-g-OXA (5 phr), compared with that of the blends without compatibilizer (70.8%), or with the styrene-co-maleic anhydride as a compatibilizer, at the wavenumber of 600 nm. The tensile strength of the biaxially oriented PET/s-PS (70/30) blend films also showed the highest value when PS-g-OXA (5 phr) was used as a compatibilizer. The morphological, optical, and mechanical results of the PET/s-PS (70/30) blends and biaxially oriented blend films of the two polymers showed that PS-g-OXA was the most effective compatibilizer, and that the optimum compatibilizer content was 5 phr.

Prediction of barrier properties of HDPE/PA-6/nanoclay composites by response surface approach: effects of compatibilizer type and the contents of nanoclay, PA-6 and compatibilizer

This research presents study of barrier properties of the injection moulded bottles based on high-density polyethylene, polyamide-6 and nanoclay (HDPE/PA-6/NC) nanocomposites. In fact, the effects of compatibilizer type and contents of nanoclay, PA-6, and compatibilizer were assessed using response surface methodology. Investigation of individual effects showed that increase in nanoclay and PA-6 contents leads to improvement of the barrier properties, whereas compatibilizer content had an optimal level. Among three types of compatibilizers, Fusabond had the best performance. The interaction of effects of the nanoclay and PA-6 contents was very considerable. The highest barrier properties are obtained when these parameters were in high and low levels (in the range of study), respectively. Analysis of variance revealed that compatibilizer type was the most significant parameter. Eventually, using MINITAB software, a correlation for predicting the rate of mass reduction in the nanocomposites was developed.

Effect of Compatibilizer on Polyethylene/Clay/Silver Nanocomposite Properties

Polyethylene grafted with maleic anhydride (PEgMA) was used as one type of compatibilizer and it was reacted by reactive extrusion with 2 [2 (dimethyl‐amine) ethoxy] ethanol (DMAE) to obtain other type of compatibilizer PEgDMAE. Synthesis and deposition of silver nanoparticles (Ag‐NP) was done by two different methods: In one method (method A), silver nanoparticles were synthetized using ethylene glycol (EG) and pre mixed with compatibilizers using ultrasound with the aim of inducing an interaction between AgNP and polar groups of compatibilizer. Then they were incorporated in a blend with PE and Clay by melt mixing. In other method (method B) silver nanoparticles, were synthetized using EG, premixed with the Clay in a solvent suspension, and then incorporated with PE and compatibilizers. Characterization techniques indicated that an increase in the content of Ag‐NPs, filler dispersion (clay and silver), mechanical and antimicrobial properties were strongly affected by the type and concentration of the compatibilizer and preparation method used. The using of PEgDMAE resulted in a better particle distribution of both sliver and clay into PE. The obtained nanocomposites showed enhanced mechanical and antimicrobial properties with highly exfoliated and dispersed filler into the PE matrix that offers a better option for obtaining hybrid nanocomposites for different applications.

Compatibilization of poly(lactic acid)/polycarbonate blends by different coupling agents

In this study, PLA/PC blends were prepared in order to investigate the effects of the addition of PC loading level into PLA matrix on the mechanical properties of these blends. After that, PLA/PC (70/30), which has the lowest tensile strength value, was selected as a control sample for the compatibilization study. Commercial styrene-acrylic multi-functional-epoxide oligomeric agent (SAmfE), styrene maleic anhydride copolymer (SMA), tetrasilanol phenyl polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (T-POSS) and glycidyl isooctyl-polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (G-POSS) were used as compatibilizers for PLA/PC blends. The variation of mechanical, thermal, structural and morphological properties were examined by conducting tensile tests, dynamic mechanical analyses, differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier Transform IR and scanning electron microscope analyses. Tensile test results showed that the tensile strength and elongation at break values of the PLA/PC blend compatibilized with SAmfE were higher than those of the other blends. DSC analyses revealed that Tg and Tm values of the blends were not significantly affected by compatibilizer but, degree of crystallinity was found to be sensitive to compatibilizer type. DMA results showed that the best mechanical properties were obtained for the PLA/PC/SAmfE blend. When all of the results evaluated, it was found that the SAmfE is the most effective compatibilizer among the using compatibilizer types for PLA/PC blends.

Effect of interfacial enhancing on morphology, mechanical, and rheological properties of polypropylene‐ground tire rubber powder blends

ABSTRACTIn this work, polypropylene (PP)‐ground tire rubber (GTR) blends are prepared by means of melt‐extrusion process using a co‐rotating twin screw extruder. The influences of types of compatibilizers and crosslinkers on the interfacial interaction state, mechanical and rheological properties of PP‐GTR blends are investigated systematically. Particularly, quantitative nano mechanic technique of atom force microscope was employed to examine the change in thickness of the interfacial transition layer between PP and GTR phase with variety of compatibilizer and crosslinker types. Results indicated that styrene‐b‐poly(ethylene‐ethylene/propylene)‐b‐polystyrene (SEEPS) and peroxide are optimal compatibilizer and crosslinker for interfacial interaction enhancement, respectively. The resultant PP‐GTR blend possesses tensile strength of 14.5 MPa, elongation at break of 307%, and permanent set of 16%. It was expected that reaction activities of the crosslinker with GTR and SEEPS would have a significant influence on the agglomeration of GTR particles and the interaction between PP and GTR phase. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2017, 134, 45354.

Study of the scratch resistance criteria and their relationship with mechanical properties and microstructure in a ternary thermoplastic blend

Polymeric materials generally suffer from a low resistance to various types of surface mechanical damage, among which scratch is a prominent example. While several attempts have been made to assess the scratch resistance and its relationship with the bulk mechanical properties in simple polymeric systems, the available research on the polymeric blends is scarce. This study attempts to fill this gap by studying the link between the scratch resistance and mechanical properties in a ternary polymeric nanocomposite, which has proved to feature superior and tunable mechanical properties. For this aim, blends of polypropylene and polyamide 6 were prepared using melt blending with two different types and various amounts of compatibilizers. Their microstructure was studied using scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy. It was observed that the type of morphology depends upon both compatibilizer type and content. Bulk mechanical properties were investigated at different loading conditions. The microstructure was seen to have a noticeable effect on ductility of the blends. Different scratch groove geometry parameters were seen to be affected by different mechanical properties. It was shown that relying exclusively on scratch groove geometry might lead to contradicting conclusions regarding the effect of bulk mechanical properties on scratch resistance. Instead, a heavier emphasis was placed upon the respective contribution of each parameter to the overall scratch visibility. In addition, it was shown that micro-mechanical scratch deformation mechanisms have a crucial impact on scratch visibility, and they are affected by a complex interplay among various mechanical properties. An analysis of these relationships is provided with the aim of moving towards a comprehensive understanding of scratch visibility and routes to its minimization.

Effect of Poly(phthalazinone ether ketone) with amino groups on the interfacial performance of carbon fibers reinforced PPBES resin

In this study, novel aminated poly(phthalazinone ether ketone) (PPEK-NH2) with amino groups on main chains was synthesized by typical condensation polymerization of 4-(4-Hydroxylphenyl)(2H)-phthalazin-1-one (DHPZ), 4,4’-difluoro benzophenone (DFK), and the third active monomer, 1,5-diamino-4,8-dihydroxyanthraquinon (DDT). As a type of compatibilizer, PPEK-NH2 was utilized to modify the interface properties of carbon fibers (CF) reinforced copoly(phthalazinone ether sulfone)s (PPBES) composites. The composites were prepared by solution impregnation and compression molding, where PPEK-NH2 was distinguished by different mole ratios of DHPZ/DFK/DDT. And the effects of amino structural unit quantity in PPEK-NH2 chains on compatibility was investigated. Of all the compatibilizers, PPEK-NH2 (4) exhibits the best compatible effect. The interlaminar shear strength and flexural strength of CF/PPBES increased significantly by 15.8% and 26.2%, respectively. According to DMA test, the storage modulus and service temperature increase by 12 GPa and 7 °C, respectively. Beside, CF/PPBES/PPEK-NH2 (4) exhibits excellent mechanical behaviours with at 240 °C and 250 °C. Moreover, this composite also demonstrates excellence in hydrothermal aging tests. This method contains simple process, large-scale application potential, which offers new insights for fabricating high-performance advanced thermoplastic composites.

Processing and Characterization of Environmentally Friendly Composites from Biobased Polyethylene and Natural Fillers from Thyme Herbs

The main aim of this research work is to assess the potential of a distillery waste from thyme as multifunctional filler in natural fiber reinforced plastics (NFRP) with biobased polyethylene matrix. Several ethylene-based copolymers with different co-monomers (vinyl alcohol, methyl methacrylate, glycidyl methacrylate and acrylic acid) were used as compatibilizer agents to overcome the lack of compatibility between the highly hydrophobic matrix and the highly hydrophilic lignocellulosic filler. The effect of the compatibilizer type and amount, as well as the lignocellulosic filler content was followed by thermal, mechanical, morphological and rheological characterizations. In addition to the typical filler effect, thyme also provides a remarkable increase in thermal stability at moderate temperatures with a positive effect on widening the processing window. The compatibilizer agent that offers best balanced properties is the glycidyl methacrylate copolymer with a noticeable increase in stiffness, flexural and tensile strength. Regarding processability, the viscosity increases with the filler content. This is highly important at low shear rates but the effect is almost negligible at high shear rates typical of injection molding processes.

Structure and properties of compatibilized recycled polypropylene/recycled polyamide 12 blends with cellulose fibers addition

This research was aimed to develop engineering thermoplastic composites based on recycled plastics and cellulose fibers in order to provide eco‐friendly sustainable parts that meet certain requirements for automotive industry and to use recycled plastics for economic benefits. The composite networks were prepared using recycled PP, recycled PA12, two different maleic anhydride functionalized polypropylenes (PP‐g‐MA) and cellulose fiber. The loading of cellulose fibers was varied between 5 and 20 wt%. Based on the results of mechanical tests a substantial improvement was detected in terms of tensile and flexural modulus which showed that cellulose fibers could be used for reinforcing of stiffness of recycled polymer blends. It was also noticed that using PP‐g‐MA type of compatibilizers played an important role on the mechanical characteristics of polymer blends. The incorporation of cellulose into the compatibilized PP/PA12 blends resulted in higher storage modulus and shear viscosities than those of neat PP, PA12, and PP/PA12 blends at low frequencies and shear rates, respectively. Phase morphology of polymer blends and cellulose fibers‐filled composites became more fine, uniform, and stable with addition of PP‐g‐MA. Fourier transform infra‐red (FTIR) was used to confirm the interaction observed. It is obvious that cellulose reinforced, compatibilized recycled polymer blends can be a good alternative where better mechanical properties under high temperature are required in the automotive industry. This opportunity will help to reduce the cost and the effects of environmental issues. POLYM. COMPOS., 39:3556–3563, 2018. © 2017 Society of Plastics Engineers