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In order to improve processing performance and mechanical properties, chain extension is commercially employed for poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET). Poly (phenyl methylene isocyanate) (PMDI) with multi-reactive isocyanate groups (–NCO) is a qualified chain extender. However, the introduction of such compound impairs the crystallization properties of PET. Nucleating agent Surlyn® possesses good dispersion in PET, and it is commonly used to improve the crystallization rate of PET. The results showed that the intrinsic viscosity of PPET, representing PET chain-extended by 1.4 mass% PMDI, was enhanced from 0.60 dL g−1 of PET to 1.10 dL g−1. Surlyn significantly improved the crystallization rate of PET. The half crystallization time (t1/2) was decreased from 2.32 min of PPET to 0.74 min of SPPET, standing for PET blended with 1.4 mass% PMDI and 1.2 mass% Surlyn. Consequently, PMDI combined with Surlyn synergistically improved the comprehensive mechanical properties of PET, especially the notched impact strength from 29.2 J m−1 of PET to 45.2 J m−1 of SPPET.
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Liu, Y., Wirasaputra, A., Jiang, Z. et al. Fabrication of improved overall properties of poly (ethylene terephthalate) by simultaneous chain extension and crystallization promotion. J Therm Anal Calorim 133, 1447–1454 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-018-7179-x
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