The effects of dynamic vulcanization of the morphology and mechanical property of rubber/plastic blends

摘要

The effects of dynamic vulcanization on the morphology and mechanical properties of rubber/plastic blends are investigated. This study includes the discussion of why the mechanical properties differ before and after dynamic vulcanization. Enhanced interfacial adhesion by dynamic vulcanization was found to be a major contributor of superior tensile strength of TPV. Rubber elasticity of TPV is a result of the combined effects of crosslinked rubber, morphology, and amorphous PP phase plasticization.