Compatibilization of PVDF/PS blends with styrene and methyl methacrylate random and blockcopolymers

Denise Freitas Siqueira*, Suzana Pereira Nunes

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)45-50
Number of pages6
JournalPolymer networks & blends
Volume3
Issue number1
StatePublished - 1993
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Organic Chemistry

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