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Epoxy Layered Silicate Nanocomposites

Inorganic Polymeric Nanocomposites and Membranes, 2005, p.29-82 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2005 ;ISSN: 0065-3195 ;ISBN: 9783540253259 ;ISBN: 3540253254 ;EISSN: 1436-5030 ;EISBN: 3540315721 ;EISBN: 9783540315728 ;DOI: 10.1007/b107204

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  • Title:
    Epoxy Layered Silicate Nanocomposites
  • Author: Becker, Ole ; Simon, George P. ; Dusek, Karel
  • Subjects: Clay ; Epoxy ; Layered silicate ; Montmorillonite ; Nanocomposite ; Nanoparticle
  • Is Part Of: Inorganic Polymeric Nanocomposites and Membranes, 2005, p.29-82
  • Description: Nanostructured organic-inorganic composites have been the source of much attention in both academicand industrial research in recent years. Composite materials, by definition, result from the combinationof two distinctly dissimilar materials, the overall behavior determined not only by properties ofthe individual components, but by the degree of dispersion and interfacial properties. It is termeda nanocomposite when at least one of the phases within thecomposite has a size-scale of order of nanometers. Nanocomposites have shown improved performance(compared to matrices containing more conventional, micron-sized fillers) due to their high surfacearea and significant aspect ratios – the properties being achieved at much lower additive concentrationscompared to conventional systems. In this article, recent developments in the formation and properties of epoxy layered silicatenanocomposites are reviewed. The effect of processing conditions on cure chemistry and morphologyis examined, and their relationship to a broad range of material properties elucidated. An understandingof the intercalation mechanism and subsequent influences on nanocomposite formation is emphasized.Recent work involving the structure and properties of ternary, thermosetting nanocomposite systemswhich incorporate resin, layered silicates and an additional phase (fibre, thermoplastic or rubber)are also discussed, and future research directions in this highly active area are canvassed.
  • Publisher: Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 0065-3195
    ISBN: 9783540253259
    ISBN: 3540253254
    EISSN: 1436-5030
    EISBN: 3540315721
    EISBN: 9783540315728
    DOI: 10.1007/b107204
  • Source: Alma/SFX Local Collection

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