What is it about?
The morphology of polymer blends is key factor controlling properties of materials. This work showed the preparation of NR/PP nanocomposites with light weight, high strength and good oil resistance through the morphological transformation from dispersed phase structure to a fibrillar phase-like structure assisted by nanoclay.
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Why is it important?
We showed the method of fabricating high performance NR/PP nanocomposite in which the PP phase was specifically in fiber form. This led to a light weight and stronger rubber materials than conventional filled rubber products.
Perspectives
I hope that the production of NR/PP nanocomposite present in this article could be an good example of making high performance materials for other alloy systems.
Natinee Lopattananon
Prince of Songkla University
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This page is a summary of: Morphological evolution and mechanical property enhancement of natural rubber/polypropylene blend through compatibilization by nanoclay, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, November 2016, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1002/app.44574.
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