Miscibility–dispersion, Interfacial Strength and Nanoclay Mobility Relationships in Polymer Nanocomposites
Fully dispersed layered silicate nanoparticles (nanoclay) in a polymer matrix have provided a new class of multi-functional materials exhibiting several performance improvements over conventional composites. Yet the challenges of miscibility and interfacial strength might prevent nanocomposites from realizing their full potential. In this paper we demonstrate the effect of the chemical characteristics of the nanoclay on the miscibility and dispersion in the polymer matrix as well as on the interfacial strength of the bound polymer and the nanoclay mobility, all of which determine the macroscopic properties of the nanocomposite.
- Research Organization:
- Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) National Synchrotron Light Source
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE - OFFICE OF SCIENCE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-98CH10886
- OSTI ID:
- 1020173
- Report Number(s):
- BNL--96023-2011-JA
- Journal Information:
- Soft Matter, Journal Name: Soft Matter Journal Issue: 18 Vol. 5; ISSN 1744-683X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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