Impact behaviour of polystyene/EPDM-rubber blends : influence of electron beam irradiation

J.G.M. Gisbergen, van, C.P.J.H. Borgmans, M.C.M. Sanden, van der, P.J. Lemstra

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Abstract

Electron beam irradiation of polystyrene/ethylene propylene diene monomer (PS/EPDM) blends, using polystyrene/polybutadiene block copolymers as compatibilizers, resulted in a two to three fold increase in Izod impact value. This greatly increased impact resistance is probably related to radiation-induced grafting of the butadiene part of the block copolymer, located at the interface, onto the dispersed EPDM particles.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)162-164
JournalPolymer Communications
Volume31
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - 1990

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