Fine tuning of the dynamic mechanical properties of natural rubber/carbon nanotube nanocomposites by organically modified montmorillonite: A first step in obtaining high-performance damping material suitable for seismic application

2015 ◽  
Vol 118 ◽  
pp. 99-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Ivanoska-Dacikj ◽  
Gordana Bogoeva-Gaceva ◽  
Sandip Rooj ◽  
Sven Wießner ◽  
Gert Heinrich
2002 ◽  
Vol 740 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pralay Maiti ◽  
Carl A. Batt ◽  
Emmanuel P. Giannelis

ABSTRACTNanocomposites of α-hydroxy polyester, polylactide (PLA) and β-hydroxy polyester, polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) with layered silicates have been successfully prepared by melt extrusion of PLA and PHB with organically modified montmorillonite (MMT) and fluoromica. The mechanical properties of the nanocomposites are improved compared to the neat polymers. Storage modulus increase up to 40% compared with the pure polymers by adding only 2–3 wt% nanoclay. Biodegradation can be controlled by the choice of the nanoclay used.


2009 ◽  
Vol 151 ◽  
pp. 129-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Onur Yılmaz ◽  
Aurica P. Chiriac ◽  
Catalina Natalia Cheaburu ◽  
Loredana E. Nita ◽  
Gürbüz Gülümser ◽  
...  

Nanocomposites based on layered silicate organically modified montmorillonite (Cloisite 20A) and acrylic comonomers (butyl acrylate and methyl methacrylate) were prepared by simple “in situ” batch emulsion polymerization method. The particle size and zeta potential of the emulsions were analyzed. The structural characterizations of the nanocomposites were performed by FTIR, thermal behaviors of the films were investigated by DSC, mechanical properties of the films were tested by DMA and intercalation success was viewed by XRD. The mechanical properties of the nanocomposites were improved significantly especially at the temperatures above Tg. The ultrasonication process was found to be useful for increasing the homogeneity of the emulsions and intercalation success. The obtained nanocomposite emulsions were applied on garment leathers in a finishing formulation as aqueous binders sharing good film forming ability and elasticity.


2006 ◽  
Vol 312 ◽  
pp. 205-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Pettarin ◽  
Victor Jayme Roget Rodriguez Pita ◽  
Francisco Rolando Valenzuela-Díaz ◽  
S. Moschiar ◽  
L. Fasce ◽  
...  

In this paper, we report the preparation of polyethylene composites with organically modified montmorillonite. Three different Na+-montmorillonites were modified in order to obtain organoclays and two grades of high-density polyethylene were used as composite matrices. All composites were prepared by melt blending, and their physical and mechanical properties were thoroughly characterized. The extent of clay platelet exfoliation in the composites was confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD). Mechanical properties under static and impact conditions were evaluated to assess the influence of the reinforcement on the properties of polyethylene.


2014 ◽  
Vol 695 ◽  
pp. 273-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nor Nisa Balqis Mohammad ◽  
Agus Arsad ◽  
Abdul Razak Rahmat ◽  
S.Z. Mat Des ◽  
Nur Syazana Abdullah Sani

Polylactic acid (PLA)/ Natural rubber (NR) in the presence of PLA grafted Maleic Anhydride (PLAGMA) as compatibilizer was prepared by the melting blend method. In attempt to achieve high performance of the blend, nanocomposites were formed by incorporating different ratio of carbon nanotube (CNT) in PLA/NR/PLAGMA blend. The effect of CNT content on mechanical properties was investigated. With increasing CNT content, Young’s modulus and flexural modulus were increased firstly and then decreased as CNT was further added. In other hand, impact strength was dropped as expected as the CNT loading was increased.


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