ABSTRACT
Reactive polymer blending is very important contributor in the development of new polymer materials. The market for thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPV) created by reactive blending (dynamic vulcanization) is probably the fastest growing sector in the polymer market. The peculiarities of the process of dynamic vulcanization of polyolefins blended with elastomers are analyzed. The advantage of TPV over conventional rubber is the ease (and therefore low cost) of processing, the wide variety of properties available, and the possibility of recycling and reuse. The influence of components ration and the nature of vulcanizing agents on the morphology, mechanical and rheological behavior of thermoplastic vulcanizates are considered.
