Compatibilizers play a crucial role when incorporating fillers into polymer matrices by improving the interfacial adhesion and dispersion of the filler within the polymer. Fillers and polymers often have different chemical natures and surface properties, leading to poor mixing and weak bonding at the interface. This poor compatibility results in reduced mechanical properties and a heterogeneous material. Compatibilizers are amphiphilic molecules, meaning they have bo....
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