Abstract
The performance of styrene-methyl methacrylate (SMMA) random and block copolymers and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) as compatibilizers for poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF)/polystyrene (PS) blends was investigated. The morphology of compatibilized interfaces with block SMMA copolymers containing 50% of S in composition shows spherical structures due to micelles formation. A smooth interface is observed when random SMMA with the same S content is located at the interface. When observed by transmission electron microscope, the addition of 2% of this block copolymer to the immiscible blend of PVDF/PS has the same compatibilizing effect as that obtained by the addition of 50% homopolymer PMMA.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 45-50 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Polymer networks & blends |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - 1993 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering
- Polymers and Plastics
- Organic Chemistry