Co-continuous phase structure formed in melt processing inducing shear bands to prevent crack propagation: Significant improvement in impact toughness of PMMA
Zepeng Mao, Tiankai Jiang, Xueqiang Zhang, Guodong Jiang, Jun Zhang
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceComposite materialScanning electron microscopeToughnessBrittlenessMethyl methacrylateIzod impact strength testPolymerCharpy impact testPhase (matter)CopolymerUltimate tensile strengthChemistryOrganic chemistryPolymer crystallization and propertiesPolymer Nanocomposites and PropertiesPolymer composites and self-healing