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01-02-2025 | Original Paper

Decoupling interfacial compatibilization and chain extension in polymer blends using rheology: PBAT/EVOH with MDI

Authors: Parsa Dadashi, Ensieh Soltani, Mehdi Elhamnia, Ghodratollah Hashemi Motlagh

Published in: Journal of Polymer Research | Issue 2/2025

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Abstract

The article delves into the intricate viscoelastic behavior of polymer blends, particularly PBAT/EVOH blends, using rheology as a powerful tool. It highlights the challenge of immiscibility in polymer blends and the crucial role of interfacial compatibilization and chain extension in enhancing material properties. The study focuses on the use of MDI as a compatibilizer and chain extender, employing advanced rheological models and experimental techniques to decouple these effects. The findings reveal that MDI significantly enhances the elasticity of PBAT/EVOH blends through both interfacial compatibilization and chain extension, providing valuable insights into the optimization of polymer blend properties.
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Metadata
Title
Decoupling interfacial compatibilization and chain extension in polymer blends using rheology: PBAT/EVOH with MDI
Authors
Parsa Dadashi
Ensieh Soltani
Mehdi Elhamnia
Ghodratollah Hashemi Motlagh
Publication date
01-02-2025
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
Journal of Polymer Research / Issue 2/2025
Print ISSN: 1022-9760
Electronic ISSN: 1572-8935
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10965-025-04260-z

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