Thermal, mechanical, and morphological characterization studies of poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) blends with polystyrene and brominated polystyrene

Aroguz A., Baysal B.

JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, vol.75, no.2, pp.225-231, 2000 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 75 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2000
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.225-231
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The miscibility of the binary and ternary blends of poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide), brominated polystyrene, and polystyrene was investigated using a differential scanning calorimeter. The morphology of these blends was characterized by scanning electron microscopy. These studies revealed a close relation between the blend structure and its mechanical properties. The compatibilizing effect of poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) on the miscibility of the polystyrene/brominated polystyrene blends was examined. It was found that poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide), which was miscible with polystyrene and partially miscible with brominated polystyrene, compatibilizes these two immiscible polymers if its contention exceeds 33 wt 9b. Upon the addition of poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) to the immiscible blends of polystyrene/brominated polystyrene, we observed a change in the morphology of the mixtures. An improvement in the mechanical properties was noticed. (C) 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.