Radiation compatibilization of polyamide-6/polypropylene blends, enhanced by the presence of compatibilizing agent

Radiation compatibilization of polyamide-6 (PA6)/polypropylene (PP) blends was obtained by pre-irradiation of PP by gamma or electron beam irradiation, and enhanced in blends with PP-g-MA (maleic anhydride). Thermal behavior and morphological development were determined by DSC, X-ray and SEM. Compatibilization was confirmed by xylene extraction and Molau test.