Effect of mixing shear rate on the properties of liquid crystalline polymer/polyethylene terephthalate blends
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2000
Abstract
The effect of mixing speed of a batch mixer on the properties of liquid crystalline polymer/polyethylene terepthalate (LCP/PET) blends is investigated through two techniques: scanning electron micrographs to examine morphological changes, and tensile testing to determine the mechanical property dependence of the degree of mixing. The results of the two methodologies are well correlated, indicating that the increased degree of mixing of the blend, which is a function of the mixing speed, can be related directly to improved mechanical properties. The results are discussed in the light of existing theories on polymer mixing.
Identifier
0033906292 (Scopus)
Publication Title
Journal of Applied Polymer Science
External Full Text Location
https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1097-4628(20000401)75:14<1783::AID-APP13>3.0.CO;2-D
ISSN
00218995
First Page
1783
Last Page
1787
Issue
14
Volume
75
Recommended Citation
Narh, K. A.; Zhang, Q.; and Li, Z., "Effect of mixing shear rate on the properties of liquid crystalline polymer/polyethylene terephthalate blends" (2000). Faculty Publications. 15701.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/fac_pubs/15701
