Stearate-modified calcium carbonate fillers and their effect on the properties of poly(vinyl acetate) composites

Sanja Lučić, Vera Kovačević, David E. Packham, Andrija Bogner, Anica Geržina

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Abstract

Calcium carbonate filler particles obtained by the carbonation of calcium hydroxide were treated with sodium stearate to give different levels of surface modification. The surface characteristics of the fillers were investigated by nitrogen adsorption (B.E.T.), contact angle measurements and inverse gas chromatography (IGC). The fillers were then incorporated into a plasticised poly(vinyl acetate) matrix and the tensile properties of the composite were determined and related to the surface characteristics of the filler added.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPolymer Surface Modification
Subtitle of host publicationRelevance to Adhesion: Volume 2
EditorsK.A. Mittal
PublisherCRC Press
Pages505-525
Number of pages21
Volume2
ISBN (Electronic)9781466562202
ISBN (Print)9789067643276
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2023

Keywords

  • B.E.T
  • calcium carbonate surface modification
  • contact angle
  • filler surface characterisation
  • IGC
  • Poly(vinyl acetate) composites
  • stearate coating

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Engineering
  • General Materials Science

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