Review on the Preparation, Structure and Property Relation of Clay-Based Polymer Nanocomposites

Authors

  • David, Jr. P. Peñaloza Chemistry Department, College of Science, De La Salle University, Manila

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26534/kimika.v28i1.44-56

Keywords:

clay-polymer nanocomposite, montmorillonite, exfoliation, clay modification

Abstract

Clay-based polymer nanocomposites have attracted considerable interest in recent years because of the intermarriage between organic and clay components at nanoscale measurement offers prospect of new and enhanced properties. Resulting nanomaterials are of practical importance in applications that require exceptional mechanical properties, remarkable thermal stability, and good barrier properties. This review paper highlights the benefits we can derive from the preparation of these nanomaterials.

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Peñaloza, D. J. P. (2017). Review on the Preparation, Structure and Property Relation of Clay-Based Polymer Nanocomposites. KIMIKA, 28(1), 44–56. https://doi.org/10.26534/kimika.v28i1.44-56

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