TPO based nanocomposites. Part 1. Morphology and mechanical properties

The relationship between morphology and the mechanical properties of thermoplastic olefin (TPO) materials that are reinforced with organoclay fillers and prepared by melt processing is reported. Nanocomposites based on blends of polypropylene and elastomer and using an organoclay masterbatch were prepared in a twin-screw extruder. Transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy and wide-angle X-ray scattering were employed to carry out...