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2011
Conference Paper
Titel
The potential of nano-structured filler materials to improve the stiffness/toughness balance of PA 6
Abstract
While developing new polymers, a high level of stiff and simultaneously tough material behavior is an important goal. This study shows a novel approach to optimize the stiffness/toughness behavior of polyamide 6 (PA 6) by incorporating nano-structured filler materials. For stiffness enhancement of PA 6, an organic modified clay material was used. To compensate for the toughness properties, a nano-structured polyamide 6/polyether block copolymer was used. Following an analysis and optimization of the binary material systems, the knowledge was transferred to develop a ternary material system.