HIGH-TEMPERATURE THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS FROM RUBBER–PLASTIC BLENDS: A STATE-OF-THE-ART REVIEW

ABSTRACT This article reviews different types of high-temperature thermoplastic elastomers and thermoplastic vulcanizates from rubber-plastic blends. Preparation, structure, and properties of these materials are discussed briefly. Strategies to further improve the high-temperature performance of these materials are presented herein. A synopsis of the applications of these high-performance materials in the automotive industry is reported, pointing out the gaps to motivate potential research in this field.