Thermal, rheological, and mechanical properties of blends of styrene-(ethylene-r-butylene)-styrene and low molar mass liquid crystals

Jiawei Wu, Wenjuan Li, Keyue Zhang, Xin Wang, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Akron, Suzhou MicroPort OrthoRecon Co, School of Civil Engineering, Qingdao University of Technology, School of Electronics and Information, Northwestern Polytechnical University, School of Civil Aviation, Northwestern Polytechnical University

Journal of Elastomers & Plastics

Published online on May 04, 2026

Abstract

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Styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene (SEBS) is a widely used thermoplastic elastomer known for its excellent elasticity and weather resistance. However, its relatively low stiffness at room temperature limits its suitability for structural applications, and ...