Finely Modulated LDPE/PS Blends via Synergistic Compatibilization with SEBS-g-MAH and OMMT
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Materials and Methods
2.1. Materials
2.2. Sample Preparation
2.3. Characterization
2.3.1. Morphology
2.3.2. X-ray Diffraction (XRD) Analysis
2.3.3. Rheological Property Analysis
2.3.4. Mechanical Tests
3. Results and Discussion
3.1. Morphology
3.2. X-ray Diffraction Analysis of Composite
3.3. Rheological Behavior of Composite
3.4. Cole–Cole Plot Analysis of Composite
3.5. Mechanical Properties
4. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Zhu, N.; Gao, X.; Liang, J.; Wang, Y.; Hou, R.; Ni, Z. Finely Modulated LDPE/PS Blends via Synergistic Compatibilization with SEBS-g-MAH and OMMT. Symmetry 2022, 14, 974. https://doi.org/10.3390/sym14050974
Zhu N, Gao X, Liang J, Wang Y, Hou R, Ni Z. Finely Modulated LDPE/PS Blends via Synergistic Compatibilization with SEBS-g-MAH and OMMT. Symmetry. 2022; 14(5):974. https://doi.org/10.3390/sym14050974
Chicago/Turabian StyleZhu, Nianqing, Xinxing Gao, Jilei Liang, Yan Wang, Rongjie Hou, and Zhongbing Ni. 2022. "Finely Modulated LDPE/PS Blends via Synergistic Compatibilization with SEBS-g-MAH and OMMT" Symmetry 14, no. 5: 974. https://doi.org/10.3390/sym14050974
APA StyleZhu, N., Gao, X., Liang, J., Wang, Y., Hou, R., & Ni, Z. (2022). Finely Modulated LDPE/PS Blends via Synergistic Compatibilization with SEBS-g-MAH and OMMT. Symmetry, 14(5), 974. https://doi.org/10.3390/sym14050974