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Self-compatibilization of polymer blends via concentrated emulsions

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A novel approach to the formation and compatibilization of polymeric blends is suggested, namely the self-compatibilization via concentrated emulsions. In this method, two concentrated emulsions are prepared from different monomers and subjected to partial polymerization; at least one concentrated emulsion contains also some di-vinyl-terminated macro-monomers. A blend is formed by mixing the partially polymerized latexes and subjecting the mixture to complete polymerization. Some AB networks, with the macro-monomers as chains A and the homo- and co-polymers generated from the other monomers as chains B, are formed, which ensure the self-compatibilization of the resulting blend. Blends of styrene-co-methyl methacrylate and poly (vinyl acetate) were prepared and investigated as a model system.

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  1. Hangquan Li

    Present address: Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Box 61, 100029, Beijing, People's Republic of China

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  1. Department of Chemical Engineering, State University of New York at Buffalo, 14260, Amherst, NY, USA

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Ruckenstein, E., Li, H. Self-compatibilization of polymer blends via concentrated emulsions. Polymer Bulletin 35, 517–524 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00297620

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