Abstract
Blends of cyclic butylene terephthalate oligomers (CBT) and styrene maleimide (SMI) were prepared by a solid dispersion technique in various compositions ranging from 90 to 10 wt % of CBT. In situ polymerization of the oligomers in the blend at 190°C produced a blend of cyclic poly(butylene terephthalate) (c-PBT) and SMI. The blends were characterized by a variety of techniques including differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). It was found that the presence of 30 wt % and above of SMI impeded the crystallization of c-PBT to such an extent that crystallization could not be detected under the conditions of the DSC experiment. The blend system exhibited a single composition-dependent glass transition temperature (T g), which indicated the presence of miscibility.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Applied Polymer Science |
Volume | 126 |
Issue number | SUPPL. 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 25 Nov 2012 |
Keywords
- blends
- cyclic butylene terephthalate oligomers
- differential scanning calorimetry
- miscibility
- styrene maleimide
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry