Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol.82, No.2, 358-370, 2004
Evaluation of polyester resin as a new complatibilizer for SBR/PVC blends
A polyester (PE) based on the glycolyzed products of PET was prepared and added in different concentrations to a series of SBR/PVC blends. The addition of the polyester showed that all properties of SBR/PVC blends were improved by incorporation of PE. Highest mechanical strength values were obtained at a polyester concentration of 7.5 phr. Thermal analysis as well as dynamic mechanical properties of SBR/PVC blends after the addition of 7.5 and 10 phr polyester indicated one single glass transition temperature. The dielectric losses (epsilon") were analyzed in the frequency domains in the two terms of Frohlich related to the Maxwell Wagner effect and the orientation of the aggregates caused by the movement of the main chain. The permittivity (epsilon') values were found to increase by increasing the polyester content. This increase was followed by a decrease in the epsilon" up to a 7.5 phr polyester content after which no pronounced change was noticed.
Keywords:dielectric relaxation;physicomechanical properties;polyester;PET;recycling plastic;SBR/PVC blends