Polymer mixture studies

Under a car hood, part temperatures vary according to how far they are from the motor. When far away, polypropylenes can be used; when close, polyamides are a better choice.

SEM: Morphology of a PP/PA mixture

With partner IMMM, CTTM has developed and patented a range of formulations combining PP and PA, priced similarly to PP but with properties similar to PA.

•  Polymer mixture with a co-continuous polyamide phase BENYAHIA L., COUDREUSE A., DEVEAU J., DORGET M., NOBLAT R., FR2955585 (2011)