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Article
Droplet Breakup Theory as a Method to Predict the Processing Conditions of Polymer Blends
Article first published online: 18 DEC 2012
DOI: 10.1002/masy.201251141
Copyright © 2012 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim
Issue
Macromolecular Symposia
Special Issue: Polymer Blends
Volume 321-322, Issue 1, pages 225–230, December 2012
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How to Cite
Hoang, V. N. (2012), Droplet Breakup Theory as a Method to Predict the Processing Conditions of Polymer Blends. Macromol. Symp., 321-322: 225–230. doi: 10.1002/masy.201251141
Publication History
- Issue published online: 18 DEC 2012
- Article first published online: 18 DEC 2012
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Keywords:
- blends;
- mixing;
- particle size distribution
Abstract
Sumary: The droplet breakup theory has been investigated in predicting processing conditions of polymer blends. A ternary blend of polystyrene/styrene-butadiene rubber/natural rubber (PS/SBR/NR) was used with a constant content of every component [PS/SBR/NR 80/(30/70) wt.%] while changing mixing temperature, time and rotor speed. The experimental design was applied to optimize mixing conditions where izod impact and tensile strength were the targets. The mixing conditions from theory calculation: 190 °C, 56.5 rpm, 3.47 ÷ 5.47 min. Suitable blending conditions resulting in the experiments were: 190 °C, 60 rpm, 5.44 min.