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Abstract The alkylation of kraft lignin with bromododecane was carried out to improve the compatibility with polypropylene (PP). The feasibility of PP/alkylated lignin composite was studied. It was found that the lignin could serve as fire retardant and toughening agent for PP matrix. Moreover, the higher lignin portion of the composites exhibited obvious damping effect. Although scanning electron micrographic observations indicated that PP‐lignin adhesion was improved by the alkylation, additional benefits were only obtained from impact behavior. POLYM. COMPOS., 2011. © 2011 Society of Plastics Engineers
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