Preparation and Characterization of Properties of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Waste Plastic Blended with Virgin Styrene Butadiene Rubber

Abstract:

In this research, the effect of adding a virgin Styrene Butadiene rubber (SBR) on the morphology and properties of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) waste plastic has been investigated. The blends were prepared by melting method and characterized by means of mechanical testing, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Thermogravimatric Analysis (TGA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). The obtained results indicated that virgin SBR phase dispersed efficiently, effectively in the ABS matrix and impact strength along with thermal resistance of the blends significantly improved. Thus, investigated results in this work will open promising approach for recycling ABS waste plastic.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 718)
• Pages: 3-9
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.718.3
• Online since: November 2016
• Authors: Nguyen Thi Thuong*, Nguyen Dang Mao, Bui Thi Phuong Quynh, Long Giang Bach
• Keywords: ABS Waste Plastic, Impact Strength, Recycling, Thermal Resistance, Virgin SBR

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