Optimization of processing parameters for the synthesis of low-density polyethylene/organically modified montmorillonite nanocomposites using X-ray diffraction with experimental design

2013 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 548-553 ◽  
Author(s):  
Víctor H Campos-Requena ◽  
Bernabé L Rivas ◽  
Mónica A Pérez ◽  
David Contreras ◽  
Eduardo Muñoz
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Density ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Modified Montmorillonite ◽  
Organically Modified Montmorillonite ◽  
Organically Modified ◽  
Montmorillonite Nanocomposites

Preparation, Physical and Mechanical Characterization of Montmorillonite/Polyethylene Nanocomposites

2006 ◽  
Vol 312 ◽  
pp. 205-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Pettarin ◽  
Victor Jayme Roget Rodriguez Pita ◽  
Francisco Rolando Valenzuela-Díaz ◽  
S. Moschiar ◽  
L. Fasce ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Melt Blending ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Clay Platelet ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Modified Montmorillonite ◽  
Organically Modified Montmorillonite ◽  
Organically Modified

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.

Effects of Surface Properties of Montmorillonite for their Cytocompatibility

2016 ◽  
Vol 696 ◽  
pp. 80-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ko Nakanishi ◽  
Shigeaki Abe ◽  
Shuichi Yamagata ◽  
Yasuhiro Yoshida ◽  
Junichiro Iida
Keyword(s):  
Coupling Reaction ◽  
Diffraction Peak ◽  
Carboxyl Group ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Modified Montmorillonite ◽  
Organically Modified Montmorillonite ◽  
Silane Coupling ◽  
Organically Modified ◽  
Size And Morphology

We modified the surface of organically modified montmorillonite (OMMT) with the carboxyl group using the silane coupling reaction and assessed its characteristics and cytocompatibility. Scanning electron microscope observations show that while the size and morphology of the obtained OMMT (OMMT-COOH) was unchanged, the surface of OMMT-COOH was coarser than that of OMMT. Fourier transform infrared spectra showed characteristic strong peaks at 1210 and 1630 cm−1, corresponding to the peaks of the carboxyl group. X-ray diffraction analysis showed that the diffraction peak of OMMT-COOH corresponding to the (001) reflection was located at higher a 2θ value than that of OMMT. Results of the proliferation ratio and cell viability measurements indicated that the OMMT-COOH cytocompatibility is higher than that of OMMT. Based on these results, we conclude that cytocompatibility of montmorillonite would be improved by tuning the properties of the surface.

Thermomechanical behavior of nanoclay filled TPU/PP blends

e-Polymers ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Kannan ◽  
S.S. Bhagawan ◽  
Kuruvilla Joseph ◽  
Sabu Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Hard Segment ◽  
Thermoplastic Polyurethane ◽  
Melt Blending ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Surface Modifier ◽  
Modified Montmorillonite ◽  
Organically Modified Montmorillonite ◽  
Organically Modified ◽  
Pp Blends

AbstractBoth ester- and ether- based thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) nanocomposites were prepared by melt blending, using 3 wt % Cloisite 10A (organically modified montmorillonite clay) as the nanoscale reinforcement. The nanocomposites were subsequently melt-blended with polypropylene (PP) using maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (MA-g-PP) as a compatibilizer (in the ratio of 70/30- TPU nano/PP, 70/25/5-TPU nano/PP/MA-g-PP). Besides giving substantial increase in modulus, tensile strength and other properties organoclay reinforcement functions as a surface modifier for TPU hard segment. X-ray diffraction studies revealed that compatibilization is further improved by introducing functionalized PP (MA-g-PP) in the organoclay containing blends. The blend system was evaluated by DSC, DMA, SEM, mechanical properties and Xray diffraction. The results indicate that the ester- TPU exhibited greater miscibility than ether-TPU. Abrasion resistance and water absorption were also better for compatibilised ester- TPU blends as compared to the ether-TPU materials.

Synthesis and properties of poly(4-vinylpyridine)/ montmorillonite nanocomposites

e-Polymers ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinan Sen ◽  
Nihan Nugay ◽  
Turgut Nugay
Keyword(s):  
Block Copolymer ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Atomic Force ◽  
Modified Montmorillonite ◽  
Organically Modified Montmorillonite ◽  
Organically Modified ◽  
Organophilic Montmorillonite ◽  
Scanning Electron

Abstract 4-Vinylpyridine monomer was mixed with organically modified montmorillonite (MMT) and polymerized in the presence of 2,2’-azoisobutyronitrile as radical initiator. Organophilic montmorillonite was obtained by using a block copolymer of poly(methyl methacrylate) and quaternized poly(4-vinylpyridine) (P4VP) in different compositions. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermogravimetric analysis confirmed that the block copolymer is inserted between MMT layers while the interlayer distance is expanded. The P4VP nanocomposites obtained from the block copolymer with the longer P4VP block exhibited no XRD peak, suggesting an exfoliated structure. These composites showed increased storage modulus and thermal stability at a very low loading of 1 - 2 wt.-%, compared to neat P4VP. Scanning electron microscopy and atomic force microscopy analyses were also conducted for selected nanocomposites.

Optimisation of the ceramic-like body for ceramifiable EVA-based composites

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 599-607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinhao Gong ◽  
Tingwei Wang
Keyword(s):  
Ceramic Body ◽  
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate ◽  
Melt Blending ◽  
Red Phosphorus ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Modified Montmorillonite ◽  
Organically Modified Montmorillonite ◽  
Organically Modified ◽  
Dense Ceramic ◽  
Acetate Copolymer

AbstractVarious ceramifiable ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) composites were prepared by melt blending with two kinds of glass frits, organically modified montmorillonite (OMMT) and whitened and capsulised red phosphorus (WCRP). The influence of different filler components and firing temperatures on the ceramifiable properties of the composites was studied. The dripping behaviour of the composites was analyzed by a vertical burning test. The microstructure of the residues was characterised by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy. The results showed that the optimised EVA composite was free of melt dripping during burning with the addition of OMMT. A dimensionally stable and dense ceramic residue was also obtained, especially with the addition of WCRP. It was suggested that new phases were formed at firing temperatures, and WCRP could promote the formation of ceramic body which was not fused during firing at 900°C as evidenced by XRD.

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