Low density polyethylene and grafted lignin polyblends using epoxy-functionalized compatibilizer: mechanical and thermal properties

Sailaja, RRN (2005) Low density polyethylene and grafted lignin polyblends using epoxy-functionalized compatibilizer: mechanical and thermal properties. In: Polymer International, 54 (12). pp. 1589-1598.

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Abstract

Lignin was graft copolymerized with methyl methacrylate using manganic pyrophosphate as initiator. This modified lignin was then blended (up to 50 wt%) with low density polyethylene (LDPE) using a small quantity of poly[ethylene-co-(glycidyl methacrylate)] (PEGMA) compatibilizer. The mechanical properties of the blend were substantially improved by using modified lignin in contrast to untreated lignin. Differential scanning calorimetry studies showed loss of crystallinity of the LDPE phase owing to the interaction between the blend components. Thermogravimetric analysis showed higher thermal stability of modified lignin in the domain of blend processing. This suggested that there is scope for useful utilization of lignin, which could also lead to the development of eco-friendly products. (c) 2005 Society of Chemical Industry.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Polymer International
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to John Wiley and Sons.
Department/Centre:	Division of Mechanical Sciences > Chemical Engineering
Date Deposited:	04 Jun 2010 09:57
Last Modified:	19 Sep 2010 06:01
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/27573

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