Preparation and Properties of Fragrant Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Composites

Abstract

The aim of the present work is to upgrade the functionality and applicability of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) composites by means of a blending technique. Fragrant ABS composites were prepared by adding a fragrance into the ABS matrix. It was found that the volatility of the essence was greatly affected by the nature of the essence, the environmental temperature and the polymer matrix. In addition, the impact strength and yield strength decreased gradually with increasing fragrance content, but the processing properties were improved rapidly and rate of elongation at the break increased rapidly. The fragrance of the fragrant ABS composites could be maintained for a long time at room temperature.

Dielectric, Thermal, and Mechanical Properties of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Reinforced with Used Tires

“…In general, a thermoplastic or thermosetting polymer acts as a matrix and the elastomer acts as a dispersed phase 4–6. Moreover, as in other two‐phase polymer blends,7–9 interfacial compatibility between components is important for achieving the desired properties. In the case of recycled elastomers, when mixed with thermoplastic polymers such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), the expected compatibility is low.…”