Microlayer coextrusion technology

Coextrusion with three or more layers is commonly used to produce end products that have properties with a good mix of the individual components. Layer multiplying technology allows for coextruded samples to be multiplied into tens or even thousands of layers, producing microlayers. In this manner, a wide variety of polymers can be combined intimately with minimal mixing. Microlayers have several distinct advantages as both a research tool and as a method of producing end products with enhanced properties. The effect of large interfacial area and of scaling is discussed with several example systems.