Naslov
Thermal degradation and thermal kinetic of SEBS block copolymer compatibilized PS/HDPE blends

Autori
Ujčić, Massimo ; Levak, Maja ; Vranješ Penava, Nina ; Govorčin Bajsić, Emi ; Kosar, Vanja

Izvornik
Journal of elastomers and plastics (0095-2443) 55 (2023), 1; 82-98

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
high density polyethylene ; polystyrene ; styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene ; thermogravimetric analysis ; activation energy ; Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose method

Sažetak
The effect of styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene block copolymer (SEBS) on the thermal degradation of polystyrene (PS)/high density polyethylene (HDPE) blends have been investigated. Polystyrene and (HDPE) are widely used thermoplastics, which have extensive application in everyday life. The main disadvantage of PS/PE systems is their poor miscibility which can be improved by adding compatibilizer. The blends were prepared by melt mixing in a twin screw extruder Haake Record 90. The behavior of the thermal degradation of PS/HDPE and PS/HDPE/SEBS blends has been investigated in inert nitrogen atmosphere by using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) to obtain the degradation temperature and activation energy (Ea). The Ea for the PS/HDPE blends as well as for the PS/HDPE/SEBS blends was determined by the isoconversional Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose (KAS) method. The results indicated that the HDPE enhance thermal properties of the blends. The addition of SEBS in PS/HDPE blends increased the Ea in all blends.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kemijsko inženjerstvo

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