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Rheology of polymer layered silicate nanocomposites
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In this paper, the mesoscale structure and the strength of polymer-nanoparticle interactions have been investigated using viscoelastic measurements of layered silicate-based polymer nanocomposites.Abstract:
Layered silicate based polymer nanocomposites have gained significant technological interest because of the recent commercialization of nylon 6 and polypropylene based materials. Aside from the natural interests in understanding and improving the processing of these hybrids, viscoelastic measurements have also proven to be a sensitive tool to probe the mesoscale structure and the strength of polymer–nanoparticle interactions.read more
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Polymer/layered silicate nanocomposites: a review from preparation to processing
TL;DR: A review of the academic and industrial aspects of the preparation, characterization, materials properties, crystallization behavior, melt rheology, and processing of polymer/layered silicate nanocomposites is given in this article.
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Polymer Nanocomposites Containing Carbon Nanotubes
TL;DR: In this article, a review of polymer nanocomposites with single-wall or multi-wall carbon nanotubes is presented, and the current challenges to and opportunities for efficiently translating the extraordinary properties of carbon-nanotubes to polymer matrices are summarized.
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Biodegradable polymers and their layered silicate nanocomposites: In greening the 21st century materials world
TL;DR: A review of recent developments in preparation, characterization, properties, crystallization behaviors, melt rheology, processing, and future applications possibilities of biodegradable polymers and their layered silicate nanocomposites can be found in this paper.
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Dispersion of Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes in Polystyrene
TL;DR: In this paper, the properties of polystyrene composites with functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs), prepared by the in-situ generation and reaction of organic diazonium compounds, were characterized using meltstate linear dynamic viscoelastic measurements.
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Polymer layered silicate nanocomposites
TL;DR: A more general technique involves compatibilization of the silicate by intercalation of an organic molecule, typically an organic alkylammonium salt, that replaces the cations in the interlayer galleries to form an organically modified layered silicate (OLS) as discussed by the authors.
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Polymer-layered silicate nanocomposites: preparation, properties and uses of a new class of materials
TL;DR: In this article, a review of polymer-layered silicate nanocomposites is presented, where the polymer chains are sandwiched in between silicate layers and exfoliated layers are more or less uniformly dispersed in the polymer matrix.
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Polymer Layered Silicate Nanocomposites
TL;DR: In this paper, a new, versatile and environmentally benign synthesis approach by polymer melt intercalation is discussed. But, unlike in-situ polymerization and solution inter-calation, melt interalation involves mixing the layered silicates with the polymer and heating the mixture above the softening point of the polymer.
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An assessment of high voltage electron microscopy (HVEM). An invited review
M.H. Loretto,R.E. Smallman +1 more
TL;DR: High voltage electron microscopy (HVEM) has been extensively applied in the field of materials science as discussed by the authors, covering the study of heavy metals, ceramics and minerals, large-scale structures, dynamic processes and radiation damage.
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Synthesis and properties of polyimide–clay hybrid
TL;DR: A polyimide hybrid with montmorillonite clay mineral has been synthesized from a dimethylacetamide (DMAC) solution of poly(amic acid) and a DMAC dispersion of montmoroniite intercalated with an ammonium salt of dodecylamine as mentioned in this paper.
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Polymer-clay nanocomposites
Abstract: Contributors. Series Preface. Preface. Polymer-clay Intercalates. Layered Silicate-Polymer Intercalation Compounds. Electroactive Polymers Intercalated in Clays and Related Solids. Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites Derived from Polymer-Silicate Gels. Polymerization of Organic Monomers and Biomolecules on Hectorite. Nanocomposite Synthesis and Properties. Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites. In Situ Polymerization Route to Nylon 6-Clay Nanocomposites. Epoxy-Clay Nanocomposites. Polypropylene-Clay Nanocomposites. Polyethylene Terephthalate-Clay Nanocomposites. Special Properties and Applications. Polymer-Layered Silicate Nanocomposites with Conventional Flame Retardants. Nanocomposite Technology for Enhancing the Gas Barrier of Polyethylene Terephthalate. Structure and Rheology. Structural Characterization of Polymer-Layered Silicate Nanocomposites. New Conceptual Model for Interpreting Nanocomposite Behavior. Modeling the Phase Behavior of Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites. Rheological Properties of Polymer-Layered Silicate Nanocomposites. Index.