Reactive Extrusion: synthesis and modification of polymers
Presentation
Reactive extrusion is a very versatile technology that allows polymerisation reactions and polymer modification to be carried out using an extruder, usually a corotating twin-screw extruder, which is normally used to obtain compounded materials.
In reactive extrusion, the extruder is used as a horizontal chemical reactor, in which properties of polymers and polymer compounds can be synthesised, modified and improved. For example: to give adhesion to different substrates, to make polymer blends compatible with fillers or fibres, to perform cross-linking reactions or controlled degradation of polymers, etc.
This course will review the reactive extrusion process, and the advantages of its application in the plastics industry, mainly in the synthesis and modification of polymers.
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Objectives
- To learn about reactive extrusion technology as a tool for the synthesis and/or modification of polymers.
- To discover its advantages, possible uses and reactions that can be carried out by reactive extrusion.
Addressed to
- Manufacturers of thermoplastic compounds, concentrates or masterbatches and biopolymers.
- Engineers and chemists in polymer R&D with experience in the extrusion process.
- Se dará prioridad en las inscripciones a las empresas industriales asociadas y clientes
Program
- TPU, polyesters, PA, radicals (grafting, crosslinking, rheology control), chain extension, compatibilisation, etc.
- Laboratory scale
- Reactive extrusion in pilot plant
- Transformation
Programa
WHAT IS REACTIVE EXTRUSION?
CLASSICAL SYNTHESIS VS. REACTIVE EXTRUSION
- TPU, polyesters, PA, radicals (grafting, crosslinking, rheology control), chain extension, compatibilisation, etc.
TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE SCALE-UP PROCESS
- Laboratory scale
- Reactive extrusion in pilot plant
- Transformation
Methodology
- The course has been designed to be taken through conference call, so that you can take it from anywhere
- The course contents have been developed by our expert teachers in the field.
- The teacher will solve your doubts live at the end of the training session.
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