Author(s)

T. L. Malysheva, S. V. Golovan, D. L. Starokadomsky

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The effect of chemical structure of segmented poly(urethane-urea)s on its interfacial interactions with poly(vinyl chloride) as well as supramolecular structure and the properties of prepared composites has been studied. A direct influence of flexible and rigid segments of elastomers on a compatibility, structure and the physical-mechanical properties of poly(urethane-urea)/poly(vinyl chloride) blends was investigated. A formation of intermolecular hydrogen bonds network in the poly(urethane-urea)/poly(vinyl chloride) systems was evaluated by FTIR analysis. Morphology studies have shown the effect of interfacial interactions on a size of thermoplastic phase dispersed within elastomer matrix. Obtained poly(urethane-urea)/poly(vinyl chloride) micro- and nanocomposites have improved tensile properties.

Polymer Composites, Compatibility, Microphase Separation, Glass Transition, Hard Domains, Crystallites, Associates, H-Bonds, Urethane-Urea Groups, Interfacial Interactions

T. Malysheva, S. Golovan and D. Starokadomsky, "The Effect of Interfacial Interactions on a Structure and Properties of Polyurethane Elastomer/Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Blends," Open Journal of Organic Polymer Materials, Vol. 1 No. 1, 2011, pp. 1-7. doi: 10.4236/ojopm.2011.11001.