Macromolecular Materials and Engineering · 2009 · 13 citations · 20 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceNanomaterialsPolymer ChemistryPolymer MaterialsClay MineralsComposite MaterialsNanocompositesPolymer CompositesPolymer-matrix CompositesPolymeric NanomaterialsClay NanocompositesClaysMelt BlendingNanocomposite MaterialsNanocomposite ProcessingNanocomposite SynthesisPolymer-inorganic NanocompositesPolymeric Nanocomposites
Abstract The preparation of new rubber based nanocomposites by using properly modified organophilic clays is described. A commercial organophilic montmorillonite containing a hydroxylated ammonium ion is reacted with LPBs. The reaction causes a decrease of the polarity of the clay and a great increase of the interlayer distance. The modified organoclays are successfully dispersed into rubber matrices (SBR or BR) by melt blending in an internal batch mixer. SAXS analyses and TEM micrographs revealed the formation of highly exfoliated nanocomposites containing intercalated stacks made of few lamellae. magnified image
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