Effect of organoclay on the mechanical properties and crystallization behaviors of injection-molded PP/ ABS/montmorillonite nanocomposites

Xiang Fang Peng*, Jun Peng, Xiao Li Xie, Lih Sheng Turng

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Abstract

The mechanical properties and crystallization behaviors of PP/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene/organic montmorillonite nanocomposites (PP/ABS/OMMT) were studied. It was shown that, compatilizer PP-g-MAH not only improved the compatibility of PP/ABS, but also promoted the dispersity of OMMT particles in continuous phase PP and dispersed phase ABS. In addition, PP was reinforced and toughened by both layered silicate OMMT nanoparticles and ABS. The blend weight ratio of PP/ABS/OMMT, which was 85/15/2 wt %, had a concerted effect on toughening. OMMT nanoparticles also increased crystallization temperature and crystallinity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication67th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2009, ANTEC 2009
Pages1105-1108
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event67th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2009, ANTEC 2009 - Chicago, IL, United States
Duration: 22 06 200924 06 2009

Publication series

NameAnnual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings
Volume2

Conference

Conference67th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2009, ANTEC 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago, IL
Period22/06/0924/06/09

Keywords

  • Crystallization
  • Mechanical properties
  • Nanocomposites
  • Organic montmorillonite

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