| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10393208 | Thermochimica Acta | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
A methyl methacrylate oligomerically-modified clay was used to prepare poly(methyl methacrylate) clay nanocomposites by melt blending and the effect of the clay loading level on the modified clay and corresponding nanocomposite was studied. These nanocomposites were characterized by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis and cone calorimetry. The results show a mixed intercalated/delaminated morphology with good nanodispersion. The compatibility between the methylacrylate-subsituted clay and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) are greatly improved compared to other oligomerically-modified clays.
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Authors
Xiaoxia Zheng, David D. Jiang, Charles A. Wilkie,