This study evaluates the effect of Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) on the mechanical properties and structure of SEBS-compatible PA6/ABS composites. Composites consisting of 50/50 PA6/ABS, 5% SEBS, and 0–20% by weight CaCO₃ were fabricated by injection molding. Tensile and flexural strengths were determined according to ISO 527-2:2012 and ISO 178:2019, respectively. The tensile strength increased with filler content, peaking at 15 wt% CaCO₃ (24.72 MPa), while flexural strength reached a maximum at 10 wt% (32.51 N/mm2). FESEM revealed a uniform dispersion of CaCO₃ particles and strong interfacial adhesion at optimal filler contents, whereas agglomeration and microvoids occurred at higher loadings. The results demonstrate that moderate CaCO₃ addition enhances stiffness and strength through effective stress transfer, while excessive loading induces brittleness due to poor interfacial bonding. This study contributes to the optimization of hybrid polymer composites for structural, automotive and precision engineering
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Thu Dau Mot University, Viet Nam
Editor-in-Chief
Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Van Hiep Thu Dau Mot University
Editorial Board
Assoc. Prof. Le Tuan Anh Thu Dau Mot University
PhD. Nguyen Quoc Cuong Thu Dau Mot University
PhD. Doan Ngoc Xuan Thu Dau Mot University
PhD. Nguyen Khoa Truong An Thu Dau Mot University
Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Binh Thu Dau Mot University
PhD. Le Thi Thuy Dung Thu Dau Mot University
PhD. Ngo Hong Diep Thu Dau Mot University
PhD. Nguyen Duc Dat Duc Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade
Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Van Duc Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam
PhD. Nguyen Thi Nhat Hang Department of Education and Training of Binh Duong Province
PhD. Nguyen Thi Cam Le Vietnam Aviation Academy
PhD. Trần Hạnh Minh Phương Thu Dau Mot University
M.A. Pham Van Thinh Thu Dau Mot University
PhD. Nguyen Thi Lien Thuong Thu Dau Mot University