BLENDS OF THERMOTROPIC LIQUID-CRYSTALLINE AND THERMOPLASTIC POLYMERS - A SHORT REVIEW

In this short review, some important phenomena often observed in blend s of thermotropic liquid crystalline and thermoplastic polymers are de scribed. Their outstanding physical properties will probably lead to a pplications as in situ composites. LCP of low concentration in the the rmoplastic matrix can be used as a processing agent. The relations bet ween rheology, morphology, and mechanical properties of the blends are explained. Flexible elements in the LCP-molecules can lead to partial miscibility and improved adhesion between the components. A review of recent literature is given. (C) 1994 John Wiley and Sons, Inc.