A straightforward preparation and characterization of novel poly(vinyl alcohol)/organoclay/silver tricomponent nanocomposite films

- OMMT was synthesized by using l-phenylalanine via cation exchange reaction.
- Novel tricomponent PVA/OMMT/Ag NCs were prepared by a simple route.
- All data indicated that the two nanofillers were dispersed in PVA matrix on nanoscale.
- Results clearly suggest the presence of bonds between Ag nanoparticles and PVA.
- TGA data indicated that the decomposition of NCs occurred at higher temperatures.