| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5206340 | Polymer Testing | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Thermoplastic elastomer compositions (TPEs) based on wollastonite-filled SEBS/PP/oil blends were prepared and characterized. The development of new TPEs with improved mechanical strength may broaden their applications, especially for soft goods. Wollastonite is a natural filler that combines high thermal stability with low health hazard in comparison to other fibrous inorganic fillers. Morphological, thermal and mechanical properties of the composite materials were studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), thermogravimetry (TGA), tensile tests and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA). The results indicate that the filler was mainly distributed as nanoparticles in the PS domains, improving the mechanical resistance of the materials even at low concentration (2Â phr).
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Authors
Hugo M. Tiggemann, Daiane Tomacheski, FabrÃcio Celso, Vanda F. Ribeiro, Sônia M.B. Nachtigall,