Organoclay-polymer nanocomposites

Authors

  • Chad Smithson Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada Author
  • Marina Stamenović College of Vocational Studies Belgrade Polytechnic, Belgrade Author
  • Maja Nujkić University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty, Bor, Serbia Author
  • Slaviša Putić University of Belgrade, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Serbia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5937/ZasMat1402127L

Keywords:

organically modified clays, montmorillonite, polymers, nanocomposites, properties

Abstract

The properties of polymer nanocomposites exceed the properties of common composite materials due to the nanoscale size and morphology of the fillers used. Particulate fillersare commonly used in polymers forimproved mechanical and thermal properties, as well as modified electrical properties and cost reduction. Organically modified layered clays, such asmontmorillonite, are among the most widely used fillers for the improvement of polymer matrices. Presented in this review are some of the most studied clay nanocomposites including clay-polyolefin, clay-polyester and clay-thermoplastic polyurethanenanocomposites. Additionally, the properties of clay-biopolymers nanocomposites will also be discussed.

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Published

15-06-2014

Issue

Vol. 55 No. 2 (2014)

Section

Articles