Effect of epoxy functionalized compatibilizer on the mechanical properties of low-density polyethylene/plasticized tapioca starch blends

Sailaja, RRN and Reddy, Prasad A and Chanda, Manas (2001) Effect of epoxy functionalized compatibilizer on the mechanical properties of low-density polyethylene/plasticized tapioca starch blends. In: Polymer International, 50 (12). pp. 1352-1359.

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Abstract

A series of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) blends with varying proportions of plasticized tapioca starch have been used for the study of their mechanical properties. A functionalized epoxy resin, namely, poly(ethylene-co-glycidyl methacrylate) has been used as the compatibilizer. The impact and tensile properties have been measured by standard ASTM methods. The mechanical properties are seen to improve significantly with the addition of the epoxy compatibilizer, approaching values close to those of virgin LDPE. The scanning electron micrographs of the compatibilized blends show ductile failure which evidently contribute to improved mechanical properties.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Polymer International
Publisher:	John Wiley & Sons
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to John Wiley & Sons.
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Chemical Engineering
Date Deposited:	12 Aug 2008
Last Modified:	19 Sep 2010 04:49
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/15556

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