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Liquid crystal polymer-based blends: “Universal grade” polymers?
Antonino ValenzaPierluigi MagagniniF. P. La Mantiasubject
chemistry.chemical_classificationMaterials sciencePolymers and PlasticsGeneral ChemistryMolding (process)PolymerSurfaces Coatings and FilmsMatrix (chemical analysis)RheologychemistryLiquid crystalPolymer chemistryThermalMaterials ChemistryExtrusionComposite materialMelt flow indexdescription
Polymeric materials can be easily processed with different processing operations thanks to suitable rheological properties. Melt flow index, or grade, which is a measure of the fluidity of the polymers, is the most commonly parameter used to characterize the polymers from the point of view of their melt viscosity. Injection molding requires high grade materials, whereas low grade values are best suited for extrusion. Of course, it would be no doubt of interest if single “universal grade” materials could be used for all processing operations. In this paper it is demonstrated that the blends of low grade polymers with small amounts of liquid crystal polymers can be conveniently used for all processing operations. Mechanical and thermal properties of the polymer matrix are in general retained or, in some cases, improved.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-03-05 | Journal of Applied Polymer Science |