Silicate nanocomposites epoxy-layered

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In this article, recent developments in the formation and properties of epoxy layered silicate nanocomposites are reviewed. The effect of processing conditions on cure chemistry and morphology is examined, and their relationship to a broad range of material properties elucidated. An understanding of the intercalation mechanism and subsequent influences on nanocomposite formation is emphasized. Recent work involving the structure and properties of ternary, thermosetting nanocomposite systems which incorporate resin, layered silicates and an additional phase (fibre, thermoplastic or rubber) are also discussed, and future research directions in this highly active area are canvassed. 

As most work reported to date on thermosetting layered silicate nanocomposites involves epoxy resins, this review will focus on this class of thermosetting materials. However, some work pubUshed on other thermosets such as vinyl ester resins and imsaturated polyesters will be included where appropriate. 

Fig. 6 Small-angle x-ray characterization of epoxy layered silicate nanocomposites synthesized using n-CioH2iNH3-montmorillonite (SCIO), Shell Epi-Cure curing agent (W) and Shell Epon 862 resin where q is the scattering vector [47]...

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