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  • Polymer Science
  • Composite Materials

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  • Polycarbonate (PC) blends are widely used but their mechanical properties can be limited.
  • Incorporating elastomers can enhance the toughness and performance of polymer blends.
  • Understanding the interfacial effects of elastomers in PC blends is crucial for material design.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically investigate the effect of various elastomeric materials on the behavior of polycarbonate blends.
  • To elucidate the role of elastomer type and modification on blend compatibility and mechanical properties.
  • To compare the toughening mechanisms induced by different elastomers in PC systems.

Main Methods:

  • Preparation of PC blends with copolyether ester elastomer (COPE), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), maleic anhydride-grafted ABS (ABS-g-MA), and styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS-g-MA) using twin-screw extrusion.
  • Characterization via scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA).
  • Analysis of interfacial interactions, phase morphology, thermal properties, and toughening mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • FTIR confirmed elastomer incorporation and indicated transesterification in PC/COPE blends.
  • Glass transition temperature (Tg) of PC was largely unaffected by ABS and ABS-g-MA, but slightly increased with SEBS-g-MA.
  • PC/10% COPE showed improved compatibility and a significant decrease in Tg, with SEM revealing distinct toughening mechanisms.
  • SEM analysis identified three primary toughening mechanisms dependent on the elastomer type.

Conclusions:

  • Elastomeric modifiers significantly influence the interfacial behavior and mechanical properties of polycarbonate blends.
  • The choice of elastomer and potential modifications (e.g., grafting) are critical for achieving desired blend performance.
  • This comparative study provides deeper insights into elastomer-induced toughening and compatibilization in PC systems.