China Plastics ›› 2019, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (3): 68-73,86.DOI: 10.19491/j.issn.1001-9278.2019.03.013

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Preparation of Nanometer Calcium Carbonate Masterbatch with Different Processing Methods and Its Effect on Structure and Properties of Polylactic Acid Compounds

  

  • Received:2018-11-14 Revised:2018-11-27 Online:2019-03-26 Published:2019-04-26

Abstract: Nano-CaCO3 masterbatch was prepared by using continuous mixer and twin-screw extruder and then were added to polylactic acid (PLA) for injection molding. The effect of processing methods of the masterbatch on the dispersion of Nano-CaCO3 in the PLA matrix was investigated by thermogravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy and rotational rheometer. The results indicated that the masterbatch prepared by a continuous mixing method was more advantageous to the dispersion of Nano-CaCO3 in the PLA matrix, which could reduce the complex viscosity of the compounds and increase their crystallinity. At the same amount of masterbatch, the compounds obtained a less decrease in tensile strength but a more significant reinforement effect when using the masterbatch prepared by a continuous mixing method.