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Optimization of fusion behavior of the nanocomposites based on poly(vinyl chloride)/poly(epichlorohydrin‐co‐ethylene oxide)/organoclay
Author(s) -
Moghri Mehdi,
Seifi Leila,
Reza Zanjanijam Ali,
Ramezani Maryam
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of vinyl and additive technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.295
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1548-0585
pISSN - 1083-5601
DOI - 10.1002/vnl.21632
Subject(s) - epichlorohydrin , vinyl chloride , materials science , organoclay , nanocomposite , ethylene oxide , natural rubber , fusion , ethylene , composite material , oxide , chemical engineering , polymer , organic chemistry , copolymer , chemistry , metallurgy , linguistics , philosophy , catalysis , engineering
In this work, poly(vinyl chloride)/poly(epichlorohydrin‐co‐ethylene oxide) (PVC/ECO)/organoclay nanocomposites were prepared via melt processing and their fusion behaviors were comprehensively investigated. In this way, response surface methodology was employed to study the main and interactive effects of three parameters (Cloisite 30B content, ECO content, and rotor speed) on fusion of the PVC matrix. The results showed that ECO rubber has a negative influence on the fusion process, while optimal levels of other parameters are appropriate. Furthermore, the interactive plots revealed significant mutual effects of the parameters. Also, optimized levels of the parameters for achieving the best response were obtained by using contour plots. Since additives in PVC compounds have considerable effects on the fusion phenomenon, the results of the present study could be important from industrial point of view. J. VINYL ADDIT. TECHNOL., 25:98–105, 2019. © 2018 Society of Plastics Engineers