Title: Organoclays and Polymer‐Clay Nanocomposites
Abstract:Abstract This chapter aims at reporting on developments in the synthesis, properties, and applications of polymer organolayered clay hybrid nanocomposites. This type of hybrid organic–inorganic materi...Abstract This chapter aims at reporting on developments in the synthesis, properties, and applications of polymer organolayered clay hybrid nanocomposites. This type of hybrid organic–inorganic materials may be obtained from various synthetic routes comprising solution reaction, in situ intercalative polymerization and melt intercalation. Two types of structure may be obtained, namely, intercalated nanocomposites where the polymer chains are sandwiched in between silicate layers and exfoliated nanocomposites where the separated, individual silicate layers are dispersed in the polymer matrix. This family of materials exhibits enhanced properties at very low filler level, such as increased Young's modulus, increase in thermal stability and gas barrier properties, and good flame retardancy. The applications stem from the combination of the characteristics of the organic component with the functionality of the inorganic constituents.Read More
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Date: 2017-08-09
Language: en
Type: other
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