Publication Type : Journal Article
Publisher : Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research
Source : Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, Volume 51, Number 41, p.13379-13392 (2012)
Keywords : Blend ratios, Dissipation factors, Dynamic mechanical property, Ethers, Filled polymers, Filled thermoplastics, Flexural modulus, Loss moduli, Mechanical properties, Nano clays, Nanocomposites, Organic compounds, Polypropylenes, Polyurethanes, Reinforced plastics, Temperature range, Theoretical models, Theoretical prediction, Thermoplastic polyurethanes, Thermoplastics
Campus : Coimbatore
School : School of Engineering
Department : Chemical
Verified : Yes
Year : 2012
Abstract : The mechanical properties of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)/polypropylene (PP) blends were investigated with special reference to the effect of type of polyurethane (ester- or ether-based), blend ratio, compatibilizer, and sequence addition of nanoclay. Tensile strength, stress at different elongations, flexural modulus, and abrasion resistance were analyzed and correlated with morphology. Blends of nanoclay filled thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)/polypropylene (PP) of various compositions were evaluated by dynamic mechanical properties such as storage modulus (E'), loss modulus (E''), and dissipation factor (tan δ), at a frequency of 10 Hz over a temperature range from -100 to 200 °C. Finally different theoretical models were used to compare the experimental results with theoretical predictions. © 2012 American Chemical Society.
Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Kannan M., Bhagawan, S. S., Sabu Thomas, and Kuruvilla Joseph, “Comparison of theory with experimental data for nanoclay-filled TPU/PP blend”, Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, vol. 51, pp. 13379-13392, 2012.