Study on the Properties of Talc Filled Polypropylene Blends.

Polypropylene (PP) is a widely used material with excellent properties. The mechanical strength, thermal stability, wettability, and anti-aging properties of PP can be further improved, especially for secondary recycled PP. Therefore, the study aimed to improve the properties of PP by waste PP and preparing talc-filled PP blends via a simple melt plasticization and re-cooling process. Through the addition of talc, hydrogen bonds were formed between the --OH groups in talc and the --CH₃ groups on the PP carbon chain, resulting in a significant improvement in mechanical properties compared to virgin PP. The addition of 10% talc increased the fracture energy of the blends by nearly 142%. Therefore, the addition of talc in the secondary recycling of PP can effectively improve the performance of PP blends and enhance their sustainability in practical applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]