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I . D z i a m a nPhD, Junior Research* E-mail: iradzyaman@gmail.com S . S u b e r l i a kEngineer* E-mail: Sophiia.A.Suberliak@lpnu.ua М . K u z n e t s o v aPhD, Associate Professor** E-mail: kuznetsovam83@gmail.com Т . T s i m b a l i s t a

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creation of new materials with unique properties for various spheres of application. The uniqueness of such materials is the combination of the properties of a polymer matrix and the metal-filler. A polymer matrix is characterized by the ability to absorb low molecular substances, including medicines, to swell in solvents, retain a significant amount of water while 6

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Metal-filled composites based on polypropylene waste have been successfully obtained with an injection molding method of metalized polymer raw materials. Using the model polymer, the peculiarities of the formation of the copper layer in solutions of chemical metallization on the polypropylene surface were investigated and the main factors influencing this process were established. The main influence on the rate of reduction of copper in solutions of chemical metallization has the concentration of copper sulfate, sodium hydroxide, and EDTA-Na2. It was shown that the efficiency of the copper plating process also strongly depends on polymer processing, which follows the activation. In case of the use of simple activation, it is not possible to obtain metalized raw materials with high efficiency. Additional processing of activated polymer raw materials is required to carry out the process with high efficiency. The amount of reduced copper on the polymer surface can be adjusted by changing the concentration of the components of the chemical metallization solution, as well as the degree of loading of the polymer raw material. Examination by electron scanning microscopy of the obtained metalized polypropylene showed that the copper coating on the polymer particles is formed with a high degree of surface coverage. The formed copper coating is free of copper oxides, which is confirmed by X-ray diffraction studies and analysis of the spectrum of characteristic X-rays. Metal-filled composites have been characterized by the effect of copper on mechanical and rheological (MFR) properties. The Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermogravimetric (TG) methods show a certain effect of metal on the magnitude of thermal effects and the rate of weight loss.

Foam extrusion of polypropylene with a foaming agent, Expancel 950 MB 80 and 950 MB 120, was performed. The process was performed using a co-rotating twin screw extruder, with an 18 mm screw diameter and 24 L/D ratio. Dependences of polymer mass flow rate, extrudate foam rate, and polymer pressure on screw speed and foaming agent amount were determined and relevant conclusions were drawn.

The influence of the polymeric modifier of polyvinyl chloride on the structuring of unsaturated polyester resins has been investigated. It is established that the introduction of 2–5 parts by weight of polyvinyl chloride into a polyester composite accelerates the process of gelation and shortens the time of microgelation of the polyester. The influence of polyvinyl chloride on the structure coefficient, surface hardness, and strength of adhesive bonds and technological shrinkage of modified polyester composites has been revealed.