Abstract:
Disclosed herein are blended thermoplastic compositions and methods relating to the same. In an aspect, a composition can comprise from about 20 wt % to about 90 wt % of a polybutylene terephthalate component; a second component comprising one or more of: from greater than about 0 wt % to about 40 wt % of a polyester component, from greater than about 0 wt % to about 30 wt % of a resorcinol-based aryl polyester component having greater than or equal to 40 mole % of its moieties derived from resorcinol, from greater than about 0 wt % to about 30 wt % of a polyetherimide component, and from greater than about 0 wt % to about 30 wt % of a polycarbonate component; from about 10 wt % to about 60 wt % of a filler component.
Abstract:
A thermoplastic composition including a resin phase and 10% to 55%, especially 25% to 45% of glass fibers by weight of the composition is disclosed. The resin phase includes a polysiloxane block copolymer including polydimethylsiloxane blocks and polycarbonate blocks derived from bisphenol A. The resin phase further includes a polycarbonate and has between 2.0 wt % and 10 wt % by weight of siloxane. The thermoplastic composition has (i) a notched Izod impact strength of at least 150 Joules per meter measured at 23° C. according to ASTM D256, (ii) a tensile strength greater than 95 MPa as determined by ASTM D638, (iii) a tensile modulus greater than 10,900 MPa as determined by ASTM D638 and (iv) an unnotched Izod impact strength greater than 775 Joules per meter measured at 23° C. according to ASTM D256.
Abstract:
A polymer composition includes: about 20 wt % to about 80 wt % of a polycarbonate polymer; about 1 wt % to about 20 wt % of a polycarbonate-siloxane copolymer; about 15 wt % to about 35 wt % of a reinforcing filler having a tensile modulus of at least about 150 GPa; and about 4 wt % to about 20 wt % of a flame retardant comprising phosphorous. The polymer composition demonstrates a flexural modulus in an amount equal to or greater than about 10 GPa. Methods of forming a polymer composition and blended thermoplastic compositions are also described.
Abstract:
A reflective article includes a reflector and a light source. The reflector includes a polymer layer having a first side configured to house a light source, and an opposite second side, and a metal layer disposed on the opposite second side of the polymer layer. The light source is located adjacent to the first side of the polymer layer. A method of making the reflective article is provided, including providing the above-described reflector, and locating a light source adjacent to the first side of the polymer layer. A method of making the reflector is also provided, including providing the polymer layer having a first side configured to house a light source, and an opposite second side, and metallizing at least a portion of the second side. The reflective article is useful for mobile electronic devices.