| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10603433 | Carbohydrate Polymers | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC)/montmorillonite (MMT) nanocomposite films are prepared by solution intercalation method. Mechanical, thermal, moisture absorption, optical clarity and water vapor permeability of HPMC/MMT nanocomposite films are measured. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopic (TEM) results establish formation of partially intercalated and partially exfoliated HPMC/MMT nanocomposite films. In presence of MMT, the tensile strength, tensile modulus and elongation at break of HPMC films are improved. The thermal stability of HPMC/MMT nanocomposites is better than pure HPMC. The moisture absorption of HPMC film measured in 75% of constant relative humidity is reduced with loading of MMT. Optical clarity of HPMC film is almost unaffected in presence of MMT. Water vapor permeability of HPMC decreases in presence of nanoclay due to increasing tortuous path for diffusion.
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Authors
Dibyendu Mondal, Biplab Bhowmick, Md. Masud R. Mollick, Dipanwita Maity, Asis Mukhopadhyay, Dipak Rana, Dipankar Chattopadhyay,