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Investigation of polyethylene–wax blends by CRYSTAF and SEC–FTIR

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Oxidized wax blends with respectively HDPE, LDPE and LLDPE were investigated using CRYSTAF and SEC–FTIR in order to determine the possibility and extent of co–crystallization of the wax with each of these polyethylenes. CRYSTAF shows very little or no co–crystallization of wax with HDPE and LDPE, while there is a strong indication of co–crystallization in the case of LLDPE. SEC-FTIR analyses show co–elution of wax with LLDPE, indicating some chemical interaction between the oxidized wax and LLDPE.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, University of the Free State (Qwaqwa Campus), Private Bag X13, Phuthadithjaba, 9866, South Africa

    A. S. Luyt

  2. Deutsches Kunststoff-Institut, Schlossgartenstraße 6, 64289, Darmstadt, Germany

    R. Brüll

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Luyt, A.S., Brüll, R. Investigation of polyethylene–wax blends by CRYSTAF and SEC–FTIR. Polymer Bulletin 52, 177– 183 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-004-0274-0

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