Poly (phenylene sulfide) (PPS) is one kind of high‐performance polymer with high thermal stability that can be used widely in different industrial domains. However, according to an investigation of the literature, few reviews have comprehensively focused on the continuous development of PPS applications in the past decade. To meet this demand, this paper provides an overall investigation of PPS polymer and PPS‐based composites from synthesis and process to applications. Briefly, this paper introduces PPS materials according to the following topics. First, the molecular weight distribution and morphology of PPS, as well as their reinforced parts, are introduced. Afterward, the topic is focused on the synthesis, process, and blending of PPS. In the next part, this paper investigates the key points regarding PPS as a high‐performance polymer, focusing on the aspect of thermal behavior and mechanical properties. Finally, PPS composite applications are emphasized and overviewed from a wide range of aspects.

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Overall Investigation of Poly (Phenylene Sulfide) from Synthesis and Process to Applications—A Review

The effects of blend ratio and MWCNT loading on the morphology, electrical properties and electromagnetic shielding performance of poly(trimethylene terephthalate) (PTT)/polypropylene (PP) blend nanocomposites were studied. To understate the state of dispersion of the MWCNTs, PTT/PP blend nanocomposites were systematically analyzed using scanning electron microscopy and high resolution transmission electron microscopy. Fourier transform spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Raman spectroscopy techniques were used to understand the chemical interactions between the blend components and fillers. Among the nanocomposites of all blend composition with 1 wt% MWCNTs, composites with high wt% PTT (90PTT/10PP/1MWCNT) showed better electrical properties due to the double percolation phenomenon. The shielding effectiveness (SE) was investigated in the S-band frequency range and 90PTT/10PP/1MWCNT showed a very good shielding effectiveness for electromagnetic radiation. Further studies with different MWCNT loadings showed that the 90PTT/10PP blend with 5 wt% MWCNTs indicated high dielectric properties and a maximum SE of ∼40 dB. The conductivity results were linearly fitted by a power law and the obtained percolation threshold was found to be around 0.5 wt% MWCNTs. Theoretical models were also applied for the DC conductivity data to explain the conductive mechanism in the polymer blend nanocomposites.

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An effective EMI shielding material based on poly(trimethylene terephthalate) blend nanocomposites with multiwalled carbon nanotubes

Synergistic effect of the co-pyrolysis of cardboard and polyethylene: A kinetic and thermodynamic study

Recycled polypropylene-polyethylene torrefied almond shell biocomposites

The Hybrid composites are the emerging materials which uses two or more reinforced particles or fibres simultaneously. As potential applications of the composites, wood reinforced thermoplastic com...

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/17458080.2018.1426895

D.G. Dikobe

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Thermal and mechanical properties of PP/HDPE/wood powder and MAPP/HDPE/wood powder polymer blend composites