Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Polyamide 6/Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Blends Containing Carbon Nanotubes

Abstract The blends of polyamide 6/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PA6/ABS), with added styrene-maleic acid copolymer (SMA) compatibilizer, were prepared through melt mixing in an internal mixer. The effects of blend composition and various process conditions, as well as the addition of multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) to the blends, on the morphology and mechanical properties were investigated. The morphology of the blends and blend nanocomposites were observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and analyzed using an image analysis technique. The mechanical behavior of the blends was investigated by tensile and also impact testing. The results showed that the blend composition as well as the processing conditions significantly affected the morphology and mechanical properties of the PA6/ABS blends. Among the various compositions, the blend with 36 wt.% of ABS and 4 wt.% of SMA compatibilizer exhibited the best mechanical properties. Comparing various speeds and times of mixing, it was found that less mixing speed and longer mixing times resulted in the favorable morphology and conditions for achievement of the desired toughness for the polyamide 6. By adding different amounts of MWCNTs to the blends, it was found that the presence of the carbon nanotubes changed the viscosity of the resulting nanocomposite and thus changed the morphology. These nanocomposites also showed an improvement in mechanical properties. The MWCNTs acted as a second compatibilizer, resulting in a synergistic effect on the mechanical properties of the PA6/ABS blend nanocomposites.

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