Polypropylene / polystyrene blends containing montmorillonite (MMT) were prepared using a twin screw extruder followed by fiber spinning. The melt intercalation of PP and PS alloys was carried out in the presence of a compatibilizer such as maleic anhydride-g-polypropylene (MPP). The crystallization morphology, thermal behaviors and mechanical properties of polypropylene/polystyrene (PP/PS) nan...

Polyamide polymers have moderate mechanical properties, excellent wear resistant properties, and solvents. However, polyamides have some disadvantages such as notch sensitivity and high water absorption. Generally, polyamides are ductile in the un notched state but they show brittle behavior in the state of notched impact. Some disadvantages of polyamides can be improved by some fillers and add...

The morphological and thermal properties of composites containing a bioplastic blend micro/nano-sized biochar from pyrolyzed jatropha seeds microwave were investigated using scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, differential calorimetry. biocomposite samples exhibited brittle structure with slightly ductile chip-like appearance. spect...