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Blends of acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene/waste poly(ethylene terephthalate) compatibilized by styrene maleic anhydride
Author(s) -
Paul S.,
Kale D. D.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.1370
Subject(s) - maleic anhydride , materials science , copolymer , styrene , acrylonitrile , ethylene , ultimate tensile strength , heat deflection temperature , polymer chemistry , izod impact strength test , composite material , natural rubber , flexural strength , compatibilization , flexural modulus , polymer blend , polymer , organic chemistry , chemistry , catalysis
Waste poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) from thin bottles was blended with acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene (ABS) copolymer in different proportions, up to 10 wt %. Styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymer was used as a compatibilizer. The tensile strength and heat deflection temperature of the blend were higher than that of virgin ABS. Flexural modulus remained unaffected, although a slight decrease in impact property was observed. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 80: 2593–2599, 2001