In this paper, the dynamic mechanic and optical properties of composites made of\nPolyvinyl Butyral (PVB) and Micro Glass Flakes (MGF) with matching refractive indices (RIs) are\ninvestigated. The composite is produced by a slurry-based process using additional blade casting\nand lamination. It can be shown that a high degree of ordering of the MGF in the polymer matrix\ncan be achieved with this method. This ordering, combined with the platelet-like structure of the\nMGF, leads to very efficient strengthening of the PVB with increasing content of the MGF. By\ncarefully adjusting the RIs of the polymer, it is shown that haze is reduced to below 2%, which has\nnot been achieved with irregular fillers or glass fibers.
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