Title: HYBRID MATERIALS CONTAING NANOSIZED CLAY AND NATURAL FIBRE
Abstract:Clay particles that have the sizes a few nanometre thick, if properly dispersed in the polymer matrix impart unique combinations of physical and chemical properties that make these composites suitable...Clay particles that have the sizes a few nanometre thick, if properly dispersed in the polymer matrix impart unique combinations of physical and chemical properties that make these composites suitable for making coatings and films for a variety of industrial applications. Physical properties of nanocomposites can depend on the size of the incorporated colloids [1]. Clay minerals have also been used in making nanocomposites. A delaminated clay-polymer composite exhibit improvements in strength, modulus, thermal resistance etc [2]. Delamination (or, exfoliation) of clay depends on the dispersion of clay, and property of the composites depend on the interaction of delaminated clay with the polymer or, fibre. Natural fibre reinforced composites are employed as substitutes for synthetic fibre reinforced composites [3]. In the study hybrid material was prepared using montmorillonite clay and agave fibre. A natural dispersant was used for preparing exfoliated clay. Characterization of the materials were done using DSC, FTIR and SEM (Fig 1) Results show a show better dispersion of clay (by using a natural dispersant) and greater compatibility with natural fibres with finely dispersed clay particle. Such materials have great potential as a ecofriendly composite.Read More
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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