| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5207108 | Polymer Testing | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The dependence of the crystallization behaviour, microhardness and flammability of the composites on the preparation conditions has been studied by differential scanning calorimetry, microhardness tests and determination of limiting oxygen index. The results have shown that the reduction of the flammability and the microhardness of HDMA/20A nanocomposites prepared by melt compounding and composite annealing are higher than those for composites prepared by solution blending. Moreover, a nucleation effect of the clay on the polymer matrix crystallization for some samples has been observed. The results have been interpreted by different levels of clay dispersion and degree of clay intercalation/exfoliation, achieved during different preparation procedures.
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Authors
Liliya Minkova, Sara Filippi,