Influence of fiber length, fiber orientation, and interfacial adhesion on poly (butylene terephthalate)/polyethylene alloys reinforced with short glass fibers

• DOI: 10.1002/pc.750150505
• Publication Date: 2006-02-04T08:22:55Z
• Authors: M. Joshi; S. N. Maiti; A. Misra; R. K. Mittal
• Keywords: 02 engineering and technology; 0210 nano-technology

Abstract Blends of poly(butylene terephthalate) and high density polyethylene at a ratio 80:20 wt% were reinforced with short glass fibers varying from 10 to 30 enhance mechanical properties. Considerable fiber damage occurred during injection molding, reducing the number average length starting value 4.5 mm < 1 mm. This decreased increasing content, which is also responsible for lowering reinforcement efficiency. The variation in properties has been explained on basis concertration. effect an ionomer, was used compatibilize blends, corresponding composites studied.