Role of interface modification in filled and flame-retarded polymer systems

Citation
G. Bertalan et al., Role of interface modification in filled and flame-retarded polymer systems, SOL ST ION, 141, 2001, pp. 211-215
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science
Journal title
SOLID STATE IONICS
ISSN journal
01672738 → ACNP
Volume
141
Year of publication
2001
Pages
211 - 215
Database
ISI
SICI code
0167-2738(200105)141:<211:ROIMIF>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
New reactive surfactants (RS) and synergistic reactive surfactants (SRS), c ontaining reactive groups and longer unsaturated apolar hydrocarbon chains have been synthesised and applied in filled and flame-retarded polymer syst ems, respectively. These additives are capable of reactions with the polyme r matrix and the disperse phase as well. The reaction of these compounds wi th polyolefins was proven on model system by surface analysis, while their reaction with fillers was demonstrated by DSC. The interface modification i n filled/reinforced polymer systems and polymer blends resulted in improved mechanical properties. while in pigmented PE it contributed to higher phot ostability. Furthermore, the efficiency of intumescent flame retardant addi tives in polyolefins could be enhanced. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.