Nanocomposites based on montmorillonite and unsaturated polyester
- 1 August 1998
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Polymer Engineering & Science
- Vol. 38 (8) , 1351-1358
- https://doi.org/10.1002/pen.10305
Abstract
The concept of nanoscale reinforcement provides opportunity for synthesis of new polymer materials with unique properties. Montmorilonite (MMT) was derived from bentonite, purified, activated by sodium ions and mixed with reacting unsaturated polyester (UP). X‐ray and transmission electron microscopy data were in support of the formation of a partially delaminated nanocomposite material. At an MMT content of only 1.5 vol%, the fracture energy,GQ, of the nanocomposite was doubled, 138 J/m2as compared with 70 J/m2for the pure UP.Keywords
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