Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol.65, No.1, 135-142, 1997
Effect of Haf Carbon-Black Filler on Chemorheological Behavior of Poly(Acrylic Acid) Epoxidized Natural-Rubber Blend
Brabender-mixed blends of poly( acrylic acid) (PAA) and epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) were extruded through the capillary in a Monsanto processability tester, and the capillary pressure versus extrusion time plots were recorded. Constancy in capillary pressure with extrusion time was observed in the case of PAA/ENR blend; but the same blend, filled with HAE carbon black filler, shows a steady increase in capillary pressure with extrusion time. In presence of a free radical acceptor like thiophenol, the rate of capillary pressure rise decreases. Measurements of physical properties, swelling studies, and scanning electron microscopy photomicrography of the extrudates indicates the occurrence of a chemical interaction between physisorbed ENR and chemisorbed PAA.
Keywords:INDUCED CROSS-LINKING;UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESIN;POLYACRYLIC-ACID;RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES;THERMOSETTING RESINS;CURING KINETICS;MELTS