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Intro: Polymer Blends. Goal: Blend immiscible PS and PI to obtain desired physical propertiesApproach: Use PS/PI copolymer made with reactive end groups (telechelics)Method: Melt mix homopolymers with reactive end group polymersAnalyze extent of conversion, miscibility, and physical properties us
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1. Compatiblization of PS/PI Blends Earl Ashcraft
University of Tennessee
21 Jul 05
2. Intro: Polymer Blends Goal: Blend immiscible PS and PI to obtain desired physical properties
Approach: Use PS/PI copolymer made with reactive end groups (telechelics)
Method: Melt mix homopolymers with reactive end group polymers
Analyze extent of conversion, miscibility, and physical properties using GPC, TEM, DMA, and Instron
3. Intro: Polymer Blends