Polymer Blends and Compatibilization

• Main Author: Volker Altstädt (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2017
• Subjects: Chemistry; block-co-polymers; interfacial tension; micro- and nano morphology; reactive compatibilization; miscible polymer blends; interpenetrating networks; compatibilization; blend rheology; immiscible polymer blends
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

The market is continuously looking for substitutes for expensive polymers or tailor made polymers for specific applications. Therefore, polymer blends are gaining more interest since they possess a great potential to fulfill these needs. Blending not only results in better final properties, but can...