Effects of matrix composition on properties of glass fiber reinforced polymer blends

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

1-1-1997

Abstract

This paper addresses the issue of compositional variation in multiphase, multicomponent polymer mixtures equivalent to those found in commingled waste streams, such as those obtained from reclamation/recycling operations of post-consumer containers. Specifically, the effects of variations in the composition of matrices containing HDPE as the major phase on the properties of composites containing varying amounts of glass fibers and different compatibilizers/coupling agents are studied. The results indicate that it is possible, through the addition of glass fibers and in the presence of suitable compatibilizers, to obtain enhanced and reproducible properties with relatively little dependence on matrix composition; rheological and mechanical property data potentially applicable to product design with reinforced recycled resins by using CAD flow and solid property software are developed.

Identifier

0030709912 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Annual Technical Conference ANTEC Conference Proceedings

First Page

3109

Last Page

3113

Volume

3

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