Publication Type : Journal Article
Publisher : Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry
Source : Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, Springer, Volume 112, Number 3, p.1231-1244 (2013)
Keywords : Blend nanocomposites, crystallization, Crystallization behavior, Differential scanning calorimetric, differential scanning calorimetry, Esterification, Esters, Ethers, Nanocomposites, Polypropylenes, Polyurethanes, Reinforced plastics, Thermal study, Thermodynamic stability, Thermogravimetric analysis, Thermogravimetric studies, Thermoplastic polyurethanes, TPU/PP blend DSC analysis, TPU/PP blends
Campus : Coimbatore
School : School of Engineering
Department : Chemical
Verified : Yes
Year : 2013
Abstract : Thermal stability of ester-thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)/polypropylene (PP) and ether-TPU/PP blends was evaluated by thermogravimetric studies. Thermal studies were made as a function of blend ratio. Effects of compatibilization using MA-g-PP and nanoclay addition on thermal stability were evaluated. Mass loss at 400 C was found to decrease with increasing PP content were determined. Finally the compatibility and crystallization behavior of the blends were studied by differential scanning calorimetry. Compared to the ether-TPU blend nanocomposites, the ester-TPU blends showed better compatibility and thermal stability. © 2012 Akadémiai Kiadó, Budapest, Hungary.
Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Kannan M., Bhagawan, S. S., Thomasb, S., and Kuruvilla Joseph, “Thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetric studies on nanoclay-filled TPU/PP blends”, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, vol. 112, pp. 1231-1244, 2013.