Elgharbawy AS, Ali RM. A comprehensive review of the polyolefin composites and their properties.
Heliyon 2022;
8:e09932. [PMID:
35859640 PMCID:
PMC9293630 DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09932]
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Abstract
Polyolefins are formed by the polymerization of olefin monomer units such as ethylene, styrene, and vinyl chloride. Polyolefins composites are a mixture of polyolefins with different types of other polymers, reinforcements, or fillers. Blending neat polyolefins with composites widens its uses in various applications that require high efficiency in the areas of environmental degradation, impact resistance, fire and chemical resistance, or strength. In this review, the effects of blending neat polyolefin with other types of polymers or wood fibers on the properties of neat polymers have been represented. Moreover, this review reveals the importance of a coupling agent or compatibilizer in the improvement of the polyolefin’s compatibility with the other added components.
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