Microcellular foam of polymer blends of HDPE/PP and their composites with wood fiber

P. Rachtanapun; S. E. M. Selke; L. M. Matuana

doi:10.1002/app.12170

journal article Mar 27, 2003

Microcellular foam of polymer blends of HDPE/PP and their composites with wood fiber

P. Rachtanapun S. E. M. Selke L. M. Matuana

Journal of Applied Polymer Science Vol. 88 No. 12 pp. 2842-2850 · Wiley

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AbstractIn this study, the effects of batch processing conditions (foaming time and temperature) and blend composition as well as the effect of incorporating wood fiber into the blends on the crystallinity, sorption behavior of CO2, void fraction, and cellular morphology of microcellular foamed high‐density polyethylene (HDPE)/polypropylene (PP) blends and their composites with wood fiber were studied. Blending decreased the crystallinity of HDPE and PP and facilitated microcellular foam production in blend materials. The void fraction was strongly dependent on the processing conditions and on blend composition. Foamed samples with a high void fraction were not always microcellular. The addition of wood fiber inhibited microcellular foaming. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 88: 2842–2850, 2003

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Published: Mar 27, 2003
Vol/Issue: 88(12)
Pages: 2842-2850
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P. Rachtanapun, S. E. M. Selke, L. M. Matuana (2003). Microcellular foam of polymer blends of HDPE/PP and their composites with wood fiber. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 88(12), 2842-2850. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.12170

Microcellular foam of polymer blends of HDPE/PP and their composites with wood fiber

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