Clay-polymer nanocomposites dynamic mechanical analysis

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Clay-Polymer Nanocomposites... 

Layered silicate nanoparticles have also been used to prepare PEN-based nanocomposites through the direct intercalation of PEN polymer chains from the melt into the surface-treated clay. An internal mixer was used and exfoliated silicate layers within a PEN matrix were obtained. Mechanical and barrier properties measnred by dynamic mechanical and permeability analysis showed significant improvanents in the storage modulus and water permeabihty when compared to neat PEN (Wu and Liu, 2005). 

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