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  1. Abstract

    Zinc‐neutralized sulfonated EPDM ionomers (Zn‐SEPDM) were prepared by batch and continuous melt sulfonation processes, and the ionomer products were compared with ionomers synthesized by sulfonation of EPDM in homogeneous solution. The efficiency of a batch melt sulfonation using an intensive mixer as a reactor was comparable to that of the solution sulfonation process, but the efficiency of the melt sulfonation in a twin‐screw extruder was considerably lower, which was thought to be a consequence of a relatively short reaction residence time due to limitations of the equipment. Melt neutralization was not complete, which produced a dark colored product. However, the incomplete neutralization and the color of the product did not affect the mechanical properties of the melt sulfonated ionomers, which were comparable to those of ionomers made by conventional solution sulfonation. The metal sulfonate concentration alone determined the mechanical properties of the ionomer. Melt sulfonation of Zn‐SEPDM ionomers by batch or continuous melt processes appears to be a practical alternative to solution sulfonation, but further optimization of the melt sulfonation processes is needed to ensure uniform sulfonation and complete neutralization.

     
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