heological

micromorphological and DSC studies were carried out for PP/UHMWPE blends. The phase separation

also called co-continuous structure

in the blends was observed by making use of the difference in staining- rates of PP and UHMWPE. Experimental data stronglysuggested that the different components form "linear interpenetrating netWork" in the blends

from which a "network toughening mechanism" was proposed.