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Characterization of polypropylene/polystyrene boehmite alumina nanocomposites: Impact of filler surface modification on the mechanical, thermal, and rheological properties

Author: Malwela, Thomas ; Khumalo, VM ; Salehiyan, Reza ; Ray, Suprakas S Date: Jul 2018 The influences of surface treatment and the concentration of boehmite alumina (BA) particles on polypropylene and polystyrene (PS) (80/20) blends produced via melt compounding were examined. The results show that p-toluene sulfonic acid-treated ... Read more
Improving wear resistance of polyolefins

Author: Ojijo, Vincent O ; Sadiku, ER Date: Jun 2017 This chapter discusses the strategies employed in enhancing the wear performance of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). A brief overview of the polyolefins, their structure, and tribological characteristics and applications is presented. ... Read more
Polyethylene flame retarded with expandable graphite and a novel intumescent additive

Author: Focke, WW ; Kruger, HJ ; Mhike, W ; Taute, A ; Roberson, A ; Ofosu, O Date: Jul 2014 A novel intumescent additive was synthesized by neutralizing 3,5-diaminobenzoic acid hydrochloride salt with ammonium dihydrogen phosphate. This compound, which melts at 257 C, decomposes concurrently to release carbon dioxide gas. The flame ... Read more

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