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From the author: A low content of nanoclay (modified montmorillonite, MMT) was added to PA6/mEPDM/EPDM-g-MA blends via melt compounding in order to obtain three different nanoblends by two methods: (a) one-step mixing in which the polymeric and the inorganic components were simultaneously introduced in the feed ports 1 and 2 of a corrotating twin-screw extruder respectively; (b) two-step mixing in which the PA6/mEPDM/EPDM-g-MA elastomeric blend was first obtained and in a second step the MMT was added at two different mixing speeds. The microscopic study and the mechanical characterization of the nanoblends showed a relationship between microstructure, processing conditions, and mechanical properties. A predominant reinforcement effect due to the presence of organoclays was observed. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 47:1033-1039, 2007. [c] 2007 Society of Plastics Engineers

Citation Details
Title: Study of melt compounding conditions and characterization of polyamide 6/metallocene ethylene-polypropylene-diene copolymer/maleated ethylene-polypropylene-diene copolymer blends reinforced with layered silicates.
Author: D. Garcia-Lopez
Publication:Polymer Engineering and Science (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 47 Issue: 7 Page: 1033(7)

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