Reinforced polypropylene/micronized tire rubber polymer compatible with structural foam molding process
US-2019337271-A1 · Nov 7, 2019 · US
Carbon nanostructure enhanced recycled polymer material
US2024092983A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2024092983-A1 |
| Application number | US-202217948874-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Publication date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Grant date | — |
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A composite material includes a recycled polymer matrix, a continuous network of linked carbon nanostructures dispersed within the recycled polymer matrix, and a compatibilizer. The recycled polymer matrix is in an amount of at least 90 wt. %. The continuous network of linked carbon nanostructures is in an amount between 0.5 wt. % to 1.0 wt. %. The compatibilizer is in an amount of about 3.0 wt. %.
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What is claimed is: 1 . A composite material comprising: a recycled polymer matrix in an amount of at least 90 wt. %; a continuous network of linked carbon nanostructures dispersed within the recycled polymer matrix in an amount between 0.5 wt. % to 1.0 wt. %; and a compatibilizer in an amount of about 3.0 wt. %. 2 . The composite material according to claim 1 , further comprising an advanced nucleator in an amount between about 4.0 wt. % and 8.0 wt. %. 3 . The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the recycled polymer matrix is a polypropylene material. 4 . The composite material according to claim 1 , further comprising an antioxidant in an amount of about 0.25 wt. %. 5 . The composite material according to claim 1 , further comprising a flow enhancer in an amount of about 1.1 wt. %. 6 . The composite material according to claim 1 , further comprising glass bubbles in an amount of about 4.0 wt. %. 7 . The composite material according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a color concentrate, a flame retardant, and a UV light stabilizer. 8 . The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the composite material has a maximum shrink flow of about 0.6. 9 . The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the composite material has a maximum shrink cross flow of about 0.6. 10 . A part comprising the composite material according to claim 1 . 11 . A composite material comprising: a recycled polymer matrix; a continuous network of linked carbon nanostructures dispersed within the recycled polymer matrix in an amount between 0.5 wt. % to 1.0 wt. %; a compatibilizer; and an advanced nucleator. 12 . The composite material according to claim 11 , wherein the recycled polymer matrix is a polypropylene material. 13 . The composite material according to claim 11 , further comprising an antioxidant. 14 . The composite material according to claim 11 , further comprising a flow enhancer. 15 . The composite material according to claim 11 , further comprising at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a color concentrate, a flame retardant, and a UV light stabilizer. 16 . A composite material comprising: a recycled polypropylene matrix in an amount of at least 90 wt. %; a continuous network of linked carbon nanostructures dispersed within the recycled polymer matrix in an amount between 0.5 wt. % to 1.0 wt. %; a compatibilizer in an amount of about 3.0 wt. %; an advanced nucleator in an amount between about 4.0 wt. % and 8.0 wt. %; an antioxidant in an amount of about 0.25 wt. %; and a flow enhancer in an amount of about 1.1 wt. %. 17 . The composite material according to claim 16 , further comprising at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a color concentrate, a flame retardant, and a UV light stabilizer. 18 . The composite material according to claim 11 , wherein the composite material has a maximum shrink flow of about 0.6. 19 . The composite material according to claim 11 , wherein the composite material has a maximum shrink cross flow of about 0.6. 20 . A part comprising the composite material according to claim 11 .
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- C08J5/005Primary
Reinforced macromolecular compounds with nanosized materials, e.g. nanoparticles, nanofibres, nanotubes, nanowires, nanorods or nanolayered materials · CPC title
- C08K3/04Primary
Carbon · CPC title
Glass · CPC title
Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites · CPC title
Polypropene · CPC title
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- A composite material includes a recycled polymer matrix, a continuous network of linked carbon nanostructures dispersed within the recycled polymer matrix, and a compatibilizer. The recycled polymer matrix is in an amount of at least 90 wt. %. The continuous network of linked carbon nanostructures is in an amount between 0.5 wt. % to 1.0 wt. %. The compatibilizer is in an amount of about 3.0 wt…
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- Ford Global Tech Llc
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- Primary CPC classification C08J5/005. Mapped technology areas include Chemistry & Metallurgy.
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