Japanese Journal of Applied Physics · 2005 · 11 citations · 19 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceMaterials CharacterizationMaterials ChemistryMechanical Behavior Of MaterialsClay MineralogyClay MineralsComposite MaterialsNanocompositesPolymer CharacterizationPolymer CompositesClay NanocompositesFourier TransformMechanical Properties Of NanocompositesMontmorillonite BehaviorNanocomposite ProcessingPolymer-inorganic NanocompositesScanning Transmission Electron MicroscopyX-ray Diffraction Analysis
The principal objective of the present study is to improve the mechanical properties of polychloroprene through the addition of montmorillonite (MMT). Three modifying cations are tested. The polychloroprene–MMT composite is characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. In general, the results indicate that the addition of MMT enhances the mechanical properties of polychloroprene. Furthermore, the mechanical properties of the composite are dependent not only on the particular MMT modifier, but also on the mixing process employed.
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Preparation and Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene−Clay Hybrids
Masaya Kawasumi, Naoki Hasegawa, Makoto P. Kato et al. · Macromolecules · 1997 · 1.4K citations
Natural Sciences, Materials Engineering, Materials Science +17