Effect of Attapulgite Nanorods and Calcium Sulfate Microwhiskers on the Reaction-Induced Phase Separation of Epoxy/PES Blends

Figure 3

Development of morphologies of the PES-14.3 blends with filler followed by OM and SEM micrographs of the fracture surface of these blends with filler. (a1)–(a3) PES-14.3-A by OM at 120°C; (b) finial morphology of PES-14.3-A by OM at 140°C; (c) PES-14.3-A by SEM at 120°C for 5 h; (d1)–(d3) PES-14.3-A by SEM at 140°C for 5 h; (e) finial morphology of PES-14.3-Ca by OM at 120°C; (f1)–(f3) PES-14.3-Ca by OM at 140°C; (g1) and (g2) PES-14.3-Ca by SEM at 120°C for 5 h; (h1) and (h2) PES-14.3-Ca by SEM at 140°C for 5 h.