Synergistic Toughening Effects of Nano-CaCO3 and POE on Ternary-Phase Polypropylene Nanocomposites

Min Zhi Rong; Ming Qiu Zhang; Chuan Guo Ma

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.334-335.553

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Synergistic Toughening Effects of Nano-CaCO₃ and POE on Ternary-Phase Polypropylene Nanocomposites

Abstract:

Microstructure and mechanical properties of ternary PP/POE/nano-CaCO3 composites were investigated. Two different phase structures were obtained mainly by adjusting processing sequence. The one-step process led to the isolated distribution of elastomer and CaCO3 particles in PP matrix, while the two-step one attained an encapsulated microstructure. In comparison with binary blends of PP/POE or pure PP, toughness of the ternary composites was significantly increased. Meanwhile, their stiffness and tensile strength kept nearly unchanged or slightly enhanced, implying that there is a synergistic effect between nano-CaCO3 and POE components.