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Abstract

A method of extruding a polymer composite can include loading into a container feedstock material comprising a first polymer and a second polymer. A rotation-induced shear force can be established at an interface between a face of a die tool and a face of the feedstock material by rotating the feedstock material at a different rate than the die tool. An axial extrusion force can be established at the interface between the face of the die tool and the face of the feedstock material by translating the die tool relative to the container. The feedstock material can be extruded through an opening of the die tool using plastic deformation in response to the rotational shear and the axial extrusion force at the interface.

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