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Performance of Poly(caprolactone) (PCL) as an Impact Modifier for Polystyrene (PS): Effect of Functionalized Compatibilizers with Maleic Anhydride and Glycidyl Methacrylate

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  • Dayanne Diniz de Souza Morais

    (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, DEMEC/CCT/UFPE, Recife 50740-050, PE, Brazil)

  • Carlos Bruno Barreto Luna

    (Academic Unit of Materials Engineering, Polymer Processing and Rheology Laboratory, Federal University of Campina Grande, 882—Bodocongó, Av. Aprígio Veloso, Campina Grande 58429-900, PB, Brazil)

  • Elieber Barros Bezerra

    (Department of Materials Engineering, Federal University of Paraíba, Cidade Universitária, João Pessoa 58051-900, PB, Brazil)

  • Danyelle Campos de França

    (Academic Unit of Materials Engineering, Polymer Processing and Rheology Laboratory, Federal University of Campina Grande, 882—Bodocongó, Av. Aprígio Veloso, Campina Grande 58429-900, PB, Brazil)

  • Edcleide Maria Araújo

    (Academic Unit of Materials Engineering, Polymer Processing and Rheology Laboratory, Federal University of Campina Grande, 882—Bodocongó, Av. Aprígio Veloso, Campina Grande 58429-900, PB, Brazil)

  • Emanuel Pereira do Nascimento

    (Academic Unit of Materials Engineering, Polymer Processing and Rheology Laboratory, Federal University of Campina Grande, 882—Bodocongó, Av. Aprígio Veloso, Campina Grande 58429-900, PB, Brazil)

  • Amanda Dantas de Oliveira

    (Technological Development Center, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Engenharia de Materiais, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas 96010-610, RS, Brazil)

  • Tomás Jefferson Alves de Mélo

    (Academic Unit of Materials Engineering, Polymer Processing and Rheology Laboratory, Federal University of Campina Grande, 882—Bodocongó, Av. Aprígio Veloso, Campina Grande 58429-900, PB, Brazil)

Abstract

In this work, the copolymers ethylene-glycidyl methacrylate (E-GMA), ethylene methyl methacrylate-glycidyl methacrylate (EMA-GMA), and styrene-(ethylene-butylene)-styrene grafted with maleic anhydride (SEBS-g-MA) were used to compatibilize polystyrene (PS)/poly(caprolactone) (PCL) blends. The blends were processed in a co-rotating twin-screw extruder and injection molded. Samples were investigated by torque rheometry, capillary rheometry, impact strength, tensile strength, heat deflection temperature (HDT), dynamic-mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA), thermogravimetry (TG), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Torque rheometry indicated that glycidyl methacrylate functional groups and maleic anhydride groups interact with PCL. Capillary rheometry evidenced that at shear rates lower than 10,000 s −1 , the PS/PCL/SEBS-g-MA blends presented the highest apparent viscosity among the blends. Such behavior was possibly due to the good interaction between SEBS-g-MA and the PS and PCL phases. Consequently, the properties of impact strength, elongation at break, tensile strength, and elastic modulus were improved by 30%, 109%, 33.8%, and 13.7%, respectively, compared with the non-compatibilized PS/PCL system. There was a reduction in the HDT of all blends compared with neat PS, given the elastomeric characteristics of PCL and compatibilizers. The DMTA results revealed two independent peaks in the blends (one around −53 °C concerning the PCL phase and another at 107 °C related to PS), confirming their immiscibility. The PS/PCL/SEBS-g-MA blends showed higher morphological stability, confirming their good mechanical properties.

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  • Dayanne Diniz de Souza Morais & Carlos Bruno Barreto Luna & Elieber Barros Bezerra & Danyelle Campos de França & Edcleide Maria Araújo & Emanuel Pereira do Nascimento & Amanda Dantas de Oliveira & Tom, 2022. "Performance of Poly(caprolactone) (PCL) as an Impact Modifier for Polystyrene (PS): Effect of Functionalized Compatibilizers with Maleic Anhydride and Glycidyl Methacrylate," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(15), pages 1-20, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:15:p:9254-:d:874196
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    1. Carlos Bruno Barreto Luna & Danilo Diniz Siqueira & Eduardo da Silva Barbosa Ferreira & Wallisson Alves da Silva & Jessika Andrade dos Santos Nogueira & Edcleide Maria Araújo, 2020. "From Disposal to Technological Potential: Reuse of Polypropylene Waste from Industrial Containers as a Polystyrene Impact Modifier," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(13), pages 1-21, June.
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