Reactive compatibilization and melt compounding with nanosilicates of post-consumer flexible plastic packagings

Morphological, thermal, rheological and mechanical properties of the functionalized materials and the nanocomposite systems were extensively discussed. The positive effect of the MAH-grafting on the compatibilization between the two polyolefin components of Fil-s was pointed out and an interesting improvement in ductility of Fil-s was obtained. The further addition of the nanoclays also significantly increased the stiffness of the systems.