Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol.59, No.3, 531-535, 1996
Enhanced Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Phenolphthalein Poly(Ether Ketone) Composites by Blending Poly(Phenylene Sulfide)
The mechanical properties of glass fiber-reinforced phenolphthalein poly(ether ketone)/poly(phenylene sulfide) (PEK-C/PPS) composites have been studied. The morphologies of fracture surfaces were observed by scanning electron microscope. Blending a semicrystalline component, PPS, can improve markedly the mechanical properties of glass fiber-reinforced PEK-C composites. These results can be attributed to the improvement of fiber/matrix interfacial adhesion and higher fiber aspect ratio.