because this type of epoxidized natural rubber
(i.e. ENR-30) provided high mechanical strength and
moderate processability using a plastic injection
molding machine [12]. Also, Ph-PP was chosen to
use as a blend compatibilizer due to its proven
high compatibilizing effect [12]. The mixing torque of
the Brabender Plasticorder was captured using an
external data acquisition system at a frequency of
1 Hz, and the relationship between mixing torque and
time was then plotted for each type of blend.
Rheological, mechanical and morphological properties
and swelling behavior of the TPVs were also
investigated.