The use of nano fillers to improve compatibility and/or the thermo-mechanical properties of polyolefin blends

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To investigate whether the use of nanofillers, clay and carbon black, can improve the compatibility, thermo-mechanical performance and market value of the blends acrylonitrile butadiene styrene/ polystyrene (ABS/PS) and polypropylene/ polyethylene (PP/PE). In a wider context, my project aims to aid plastic recycling and circular economy where one of the biggest problem is the poor value and performance of mixed polyolefins. Different ratios of the blends of interest will be investigated and manufactured by a lab scale twin screw extruder and compounder. Experimental techniques to investigate mechanical properties will be by DMA, DSC and tensile testing. In addition, the morphology will be investigated by SEM and AFM.