Composition Dependence of Viscosity of Ethylene Ionomer Blends.

Effect of Blended Ionomers on the Strain Hardening of Polyester-Type Elastomer/Ionomer Blends

“…[16][17][18] However, very few studies on the melt rheological properties of ionomer blend systems have been carried out. 10,19,30,31 The development of methods for the modification of melt rheological properties such as strain hardening under uniaxial elongation is of significant importance for the processability of polymer materials. Nishioka et al have reported that intensity of strain hardening for styrene-co-methacrylic acid (StMAA) can be significantly reinforced by blending only a small amount of EMAA-Na ionomer.…”

“…[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] We consider that research of ionomers for the modification of melt rheology should be noted for new applications. To clarify the roll of blended ionomers for the modification of melt rheological properties, especially uniaxial elongational viscosity, is an important field of research for industrial application.…”