The Effect of Epoxidized Natural Rubber (ENR-50) or Polyethylene Acrylic Acid (PEA) as Compatibilizer on Properties of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)/Natural Rubber (SMR L) Blends

The effect of epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) or polyethylene acrylic acid (PEA) as a compatibilizer on properties of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)/natural rubber (SMR L) blends was studied. 5 wt.% of compatibilizer was employed in EVA/SMR L blend and the effect of compatibilizer on tensile properties, thermal properties, swelling resistance, and morphological properties were investigated. Blends were prepared by using a laboratory scale of internal mixer at 120°C with 50 rpm of rotor speed. Tensile properties, thermal properties, thermo-oxidative aging resistance, and oil swell resistance were determined according to related ASTM standards. The compatibility of EVA/SMR L blends with 5 wt.% of compatibilizer addition or without compatibilizing agent was compared. The EVA/SMR L blend with compatibilizer shows substantially improvement in tensile properties compared to the EVA/SMR L blend without compatibilizer. Compatibilization had reduced interfacial tension and domain size of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)/natural rubber (SMR L) blends.     

Thermoplastic Elastomer Composites of Palm Ash-Filled Ethylene Vinyl Acetate/Natural Rubber Blends: Effects of Palm Ash Loading and Size

Thermoplastic elastomer composites of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)/natural rubber (NR) blends filled with palm ash were prepared by melt-mixing using a Haake Rheomix Polydrive R600/610 at 120°C with rotor speed of 50 rpm for 10 minutes. Increase in palm ash loading in composites resulted in increase the value of stabilization toque, Young's modulus and swelling resistance of the composites, but decreased the tensile strength and elongation at break. Scanning electron microscope micrographs revealed that higher filler loading resulted in agglomeration of palm ash in the composites. When smaller particle size of palm ash was used, further improvement in tensile strength, elongation at break, swelling resistance and stabilization torque value were observed.     

EVA/硅橡胶共混材料的阻尼性能研究

以甲基乙烯基硅橡胶和乙烯-醋酸乙烯酯共聚物(EVA)为原料,通过熔融共混法制得EVA/硅橡胶共混材料,研究了EVA用量对共混材料力学性能、阻尼性能、热稳定性和拉伸断面形貌的影响。结果表明,随着EVA用量从10份增加到40份,共混材料的拉伸强度从6.6 MPa降至5.1 MPa,撕裂强度从21.9 kN/m降至17.6 kN/m,拉断伸长率从438%升至467%后降至448%,邵尔A硬度从64度升至65度后降至60度,吸收能量从1368 N/mm降至996 N/mm后升至1057 N/mm,损耗角从12.9°升至16.4°后降至15.1°。当EVA用量为30份时,材料的损耗角达到最大值16.4°;EVA的加入在一定程度上降低了材料的热稳定性;EVA与硅橡胶在一定条件下表现出良好的相容性。     

Preparation and Characterization of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)/Natural Rubber (SMR L)/Organoclay Nanocomposites: Effect of Blending Sequences and Organoclay Loading

Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)/natural rubber (SMR L)/organoclay thermoplastic elastomer nanocomposites were melt compounded in an internal mixer, Haake Rheometer, at 120°C and 50 rpm rotor speed. In this paper, we demonstrate the effect of different blending sequences and organoclay loading from 2 to 10 phr (parts per hundred resins) on the tensile properties, morphology, thermal degradation, flammability, and water absorption behavior of EVA/SMR L/organoclay nanocomposites. EVA/SMR L/organoclay TPE nanocomposites were prepared by three different blending sequences, and each exhibited different tensile properties. Results indicated that the presence of organoclay increases the tensile properties, resistance toward thermal degradation, resistance to water permeation, and flame retardancy for all the nanocomposites prepared via different blending sequences. However, the optimum results for all the properties studied were achieved when EVA was blended with organoclay first and SMR L was incorporated later into the blend. The optimum organoclay loading was achieved at 2 phr. Results from scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies showed that at 2 phr organoclay loading, nanostructures of individual silicate layers were achieved, whereas at 8 phr organoclay loading, agglomeration was observed. Flammability of the nanocomposites decreased when the organoclay loading increased.     

乙烯-醋酸乙烯酯共聚物对茂金属聚乙烯的改性研究

以添加不同比例的茂金属聚乙烯 (mLLDPE) /乙烯 醋酸乙烯酯 (EVA)共混物为研究对象 ,考察了EVA含量对mLLDPE/EVA共混物的力学性能、热性能、流变性能、动态力学性能和形态结构的影响。研究结果表明 ,EVA添加到mLLDPE中 ,增加了mLLDPE的剪切敏感度、降低了mLLDPE的熔融粘度、改善了mLLDPE的流动性和加工性 ;在一定的添加比例范围内mLLDPE和EVA具有很好的相容性 ,可以在改善mLLDPE加工性能、引入极性基团的同时又保持与纯mLLDPE相近的力学性能 ,但会导致共混物材料的刚性下降 ,柔性增加。热分析数据说明 ,mLLDPE/EVA共混体系中 ,在EVA含量较小时共混物存在大量共晶 ,与mLLDPE有很好的相容性 ,无论是熔融曲线还是降温曲线都只出现一个峰。当EVA含量增大时 ,mLLDPE/EVA共混物出现相分离 ,曲线出现双峰 ,但两峰值呈现靠近趋势 ,预示mLLDPE/EVA共混物中仍存在少量共结晶     

Characterization of epoxidized natural rubber/ethylene vinyl acetate (ENR‐50/EVA) blend: Effect of blend ratio

Epoxidized natural rubber/Ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (ENR‐50/EVA) blends with different ratios were prepared by using a Haake internal mixer. The effect of the blend ratio on the processing, tensile properties (such as tensile strength, elongation at break, Young's modulus and stress–strain behavior), morphology, dynamic mechanical properties, and thermal properties has been investigated. The tensile properties increase with the increase of EVA content, whereas the stabilization torque increases with the increase of ENR‐50 content in the blend. In 40:60 and 50:50 blend of ENR‐50/EVA, both the phases exist as continuous phases, producing a co‐continuous morphology. At these blend ratio, the drastic change in properties were noted, indicating that the phase inversion occurs. The results on dynamic mechanical properties revealed that the blends are compatible. Blending of ENR‐50 and EVA lead to the improvement in thermal stability and 50:50 blend ratios is the most stable blend. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 99: 1504–1515, 2006     

Blends of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) and Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene (CSM) with Reference to their Shrinkability

Abstract

The blends of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and chlorosulphonated polyethylene (CSM) were investigated wity respect to their shrinkability and micro-structure of the blends.     

Melt Rheology and Morphology of Nitrile Rubber and Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Blends

The melt Theological behavior of nitrile rubber (NBR)/ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer blends was studied with special reference to the effect of the blend ratio, cross-linking systems, and shear rate using a capillary rheometer. At a given shear stress at 90°C, the viscosities of the blends vary slightly with composition. The effect of cross-linking systems [viz., sulfur (S), peroxide (DCP) and mixed (S+DCP) systems] on the viscosity of NBR/EVA blends is negligible. The melt viscosity of the blends decreases with increasing shear rate, showing pseudoplastic behavior. The flow behavior index values also support the pseudoplastic nature of these blends. Various theoretical models were used to predict the melt viscosity of the blends. Parameters such as die swell, principal normal stress difference, recoverable shear strain, and shear modulus were calculated to characterize the melt elasticity of these blends. The melt elasticity of the system was increased by the addition of NBR to EVA. The extrudate deformation at different shear rates was also studied. It was observed that as the shear rate increases, the extrudate surface exhibits a higher degree of deformation. The morphology of the extrudates of the blends at different shear rates has been examined by a scanning electron microscope. The morphology was found to be dependent on the blend ratio and shear rate.     

Physical properties of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA)/natural rubber (NR) blend based foam

In this study an attempt was made to improve the rebound resilience and to decrease the density of ethylene‐vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) foam. For this purpose, EVA was blended with natural rubber (NR), and EVA/NR blends were foamed at 155°C, 160°C, and 165°C. To investigate the correlation between crosslinking behavior and physical properties of foams, crosslinking behavior of EVA/NR blends was monitored. The physical properties of the foams were then measured as a function of foaming temperatures and blend compositions: 165°C was found to be the optimal temperature for a crosslinking of EVA/NR foam. As a result, the density of EVA/NR blend foamed at 165°C was found to be the lowest. EVA/NR (90/10) blend, foamed at 165°C, showed lower density, better rebound resilience, and greater tear strength than EVA foam. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 94: 2212–2216, 2004     

Electron Beam Irradiation of EVA/ENR Blend

The effect of irradiation on a 50/50 ethylene vinyl acetate/epoxidized natural rubber blend was studied. The 50/50 ethylene vinyl acetate/epoxidized natural rubber blend was prepared by mixing in a Brabender Plasticoder at 120°C. The blend was then irradiated by using a 3.0 MeV electron beam machine at doses ranging from 20 to 100 kGy in air and room temperature. The dynamic mechanical properties, tensile properties, hardness, and gel fractions of the blends were measured. It was found that the tensile strength, modulus, and hardness of the blend increased with irradiation with a concomitant decline in elongation at break. Results on the gel fraction revealed that under the irradiation conditions employed, the EVA/ENR blend crosslinked by electron beam irradiation. The addition of TMPTA and Surlyn ionomer was found to be effective in increasing the degree of crosslinking.     

Effect of trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA) on the properties of irradiated epoxidized natural rubber (ENR‐50), ethylene‐(vinyl acetate) copolymer (EVA), and an ENR‐50/EVA blend

The effect of trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA) monomer on the tensile properties, dynamic mechanical properties, and morphology of irradiated epoxidized natural rubber (ENR‐50), ethylene‐(vinyl acetate) copolymer (EVA), and an ENR‐50/EVA blend was investigated. The ENR‐50, EVA, and ENR‐50/EVA blend were irradiated by using a 3.0‐MeV electron‐beam apparatus at doses ranging from 20 to 100 kGy. The improvement of tensile properties and morphology with irradiation indicated the advantage of having irradiation‐induced crosslinks in these materials. Observation of the properties studied confirmed that TMPTA was efficient in enhancing the irradiation‐induced crosslinking of ENR‐50, EVA, and the ENR‐50/EVA blend. Addition of TMPTA improved the adhesion between the ENR‐50/EVA blend phases by forcing grafting and crosslinking at a higher irradiation dose (100 kGy). J. VINYL ADDIT. TECHNOL., 2009. © 2009 Society of Plastics Engineers.     

Self‐Healing Behavior of Blends Based on Ionomers with Ethylene/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer or Epoxidized Natural Rubber

The effect of blending on the self‐healing behavior of an ethylene/methacrylic acid copolymer ionomer is investigated. Binary EMNa/EVA and EMNa/ENR blends are studied by ballistic puncture tests. In the composition range explored (15–50 wt% of EVA and ENR), the self‐healing characteristics decrease with increasing amount of EVA but are maintained in the whole range for EMNa/ENR blends. The bullet impact zones were observed using OM. Tensile tests showed that the blending process gives the opportunity to tune the mechanical characteristics without significant loss in the self‐healing properties, particularly in EMNa/ENR blends. Component compatibility, blend morphology and thermal properties were studied using DSC, SEM, and DMTA. Molecular interactions between the phases in the blends are discussed.

     

LDPE／EVA共混物挤出工艺与拉伸性能研究

研究了5种EVA添加量、VA含量和MFR对挤出LDPE/EVA共混物的挤出机各段温度、挤出机螺杆扭矩及拉伸性能的影响。     

尼龙／乙烯—醋酸乙烯酯共聚物接枝马来酸酐共混体系的研究

通过双螺杆挤出机利用熔融挤出法制备了增韧的尼龙66／乙烯－醋酸乙烯酯共聚物接枝马来酸酐共混物（PA66／EV－g-MAH）。实验结果表明，未经接枝改性的EVA与PA66是不相容的，对增韧PA66几乎没有贡献，而EVA－g-MAH则出现了明显的增韧效果。在熔融挤出过程中，PA66与EVA－g-MAH发生了原位化学反应，生成了PA66－EVA共聚物，这种共聚物细化了分散相尺寸，使得分散相在PA66基体中分散得更均匀，提高了两相的相容性，同时增强了丙相界面间的结合力，便利应力能够在两相产有效地传递，这种界面形态的改善直接影响到共混物力学性能的变化。随着EVA－g-MAH含量的增加，PA66/EVA-g-MAH共混物的冲击强度提高，当PA66／EVA－g-MAH的共混比为70／30（质量比）进，体系发生了脆韧转变，冲击强度达到了最大，比纯PA66、PA66／EVA（70／30）共混物提高了12倍。和PE－g-MAH、PP-g-MAH相比，EVA-g-MAH对PA66的增韧效果最好。     

乙烯-乙酸乙烯酯共聚物中乙酸乙烯酯的红外光谱法测定

利用ATR技术测量样品的红外光谱,采用偏最小二乘法对所测光谱进行分析,建立了一种快速分析方法;对乙烯-乙酸乙烯酯共聚物中乙酸乙烯酯进行测定。结果表明：标准曲线线性关系良好,相关系数为0．99985,方法简单快速,结果可靠。     

Plastification of poly(vinyl chloride) by polymer blending

Blends of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) with different copolymers have been studied to obtain a plasticized PVC with improved properties and the absence of plasticizer migration. The copolymers used as plasticizers in the blends were acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), and ethylene-acrylic copolymer (E-Acry). Blends were studied with regard to their processing, miscibility, and mechanical properties, as a function of blend and copolymer composition. The results obtained were compared with those of equivalent compositions in the PVC/dioctyl phthalate (DOP) system. Better results than PVC/DOP were obtained for PVC/acrylonitrile butadiene rubber blends. The plasticizing effect on PVC of EVA and E-Acry copolymers was similar to that of DOP. It is shown that crosslinking PVC/E-Acry blends or increasing the vinyl acetate content in PVC/EVA blends, are alternatives that can increase the compatibility and mechanical properties of these blends. © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 75: 1303–1312, 2000     

On the Melt Rheological Behavior and Microstructure of Nanoclay-Filled Polyethylene/Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (PE/EVA) Blend

Correlation of rheological response with microstructure and also the tensile mechanical properties of nanoclay-filled polyethylene/ethylene vinyl acetate blends were studied. From transmission electron microscopy observations, the same clay localization within polyethylene- and ethylene vinyl acetate-rich blends was revealed. However, a better clay dispersion in the ethylene vinyl acetate-rich blend was found by analyzing the changes in the linear viscoelastic rheological properties discussed by the fractional Zener model and the power law expression. The clay influences on the tensile properties of polyethylene- and ethylene vinyl acetate-rich blends were in good agreement with its microstructure, implied by the rheological studies.     

Effect of addition of EVA on the technical properties of extruded foam profiles of low-density polyethylene/EVA blends

Some technical properties (static mechanical properties, dynamic mechanical properties, creep-recovery behavior, thermal expansion, and thermal conductivity) of low-density foams (50 kg/m³) made of blends of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and the ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) were studied as a function of the EVA proportion in the blends. These properties were compared with those of a foam made of a blend of EVA and ethylene propylene rubber (EPR). The knowledge of how the EVA proportion influences the behavior of these blend foam materials is a fundamental factor in order to obtain a wide range of polyolefin foams, with similar density, suitable for different applications. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 68: 1237–1244, 1998     

Radiation effects on poly(propylene) (PP)/ethylene–vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) blends

Radiation effects on poly(propylene)/ethylene–vinyl acetate copolymer (PP/EVA) blends are discussed. Increasing the EVA content enhanced the crosslinking effect of radiation in PP/EVA blends. This effect was significant when the EVA content was ≥50% in PP/EVA blends that were exposed to γ‐ray irradiation in air. This phenomenon is discussed in relation to the compatibility, morphology, and thermal properties of PP/EVA blends. The results indicate that the effect is dependent on the compatibility, the increase in the amorphous region content, and the EVA content in PP/EVA blends. The possible mechanism of radiation crosslinking or degradation in irradiated PP/EVA blends was studied quantitatively by a novel method, a “step analysis” process, and thermal gravimetric analysis. © 2002 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 86: 3420–3424, 2002     

Properties of Polypropylene (PP)/Ethylene-Propylene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM)/Natural Rubber (NR) Vulcanized Blends: The Effect of N,N-m-Phenylenebismaleimide (HVA-2) Addition

This paper discusses process development, tensile properties, morphology, oil resistance, gel content, and thermal properties of polypropylene (PP)/ethylene-propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM)/natural rubber (NR) vulcanized blends with the addition of N,N-m-phenylenebismaleimide (HVA-2) as a compatibilizer. Blends were prepared in several blend ratios in a Haake Polydrive with temperature and rotor speed of 180°C and 50 rpm, respectively. Results indicated that the combination of dicumyl peroxide (Dicup) with HVA-2 shows high torque development and stabilization torque as compared to the blend with Dicup vulcanization alone. In terms of tensile properties, the combination of Dicup with HVA-2 shows higher tensile strength, tensile modulus (M₁₀₀), elongation at break, oil resistance, and gel content in all blend ratios compared to similar vulcanized blends with Dicup without HVA-2 addition. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) micrographs of the blends support that the cross-linking and compatibilization occur during the process of the vulcanized blend containing HVA-2. In the case of crystallinity of the blends, the addition of HVA-2 in Dicup vulcanized blend revealed a tendency for the percentage of crystallinity (Xc) to decrease. The addition of HVA-2 in Dicup vulcanization also produced blends with good thermal stability dealing with the so-called coagent bridge formation.