Microcellular foam of polymer blends of HDPE/PP and their composites with wood fiber

被引:125
作者
Rachtanapun, P
Selke, SEM [1 ]
Matuana, LM
机构
[1] Michigan State Univ, Sch Packaging, E Lansing, MI 48824 USA
[2] Michigan State Univ, Dept Forestry, E Lansing, MI 48824 USA
关键词
blends; microcellular foams; polyethylene; polypropylene; composites;
D O I
10.1002/app.12170
中图分类号
O63 [高分子化学(高聚物)];
学科分类号
070305 ; 080501 ; 081704 ;
摘要
In this study, the effects of batch processing conditions (foaming time and temperature) and blend composition as well as the effect of incorporating wood fiber into the blends on the crystallinity, sorption behavior of CO2 void fraction, and cellular morphology of microcellular foamed high-density polyethylene (HDPE) /polypropylene (PP) blends and their composites with wood fiber were studied. Blending decreased the crystallinity of HDPE and PP and facilitated microcellular foam production in blend materials. The void fraction was strongly dependent on the processing conditions and on blend composition. Foamed samples with a high void fraction were not always microcellular. The addition of wood fiber inhibited microcellular foaming. (C) 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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页码:2842 / 2850
页数:9
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