Polymer blends for LDB applicationsA series of LCP/PE blends have been studied to determine the potential of such systems to produce a high modulus balloon film material which retains the balloon fabrication and low temperature flight advantages of the current PE films. Blown films of blends of 5 and 15 percent LCP in PE have been produced which show a 28 percent enhancement in modulus over the neat PE matrix. These results are substantially lower than anticipated and are explained in terms of the LCP reinforcement aspect ratio and fibril diameter.
Document ID
19920028383
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lichkus, Andrew M. (Pennsylvania State Univ. University Park, PA, United States)
Harrison, Ian R. (Pennsylvania State University University Park, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Subject Category
Nonmetallic Materials
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 91-3660
Meeting Information
Meeting: AIAA International Balloon Technology Conference