Novel intercalated layer silicates

Direct Synthesis of Novel Intercalated Layer Silicates of the Metal Silicate Type... 

Poly- dimethyl-diallyl-ammonium chloride (PDDA-Cl) as a template suppresses, in general, the formation of pentasils, and causes the synthesis of novel intercalated layer silicates of the metal silicate type. 

PBA-SS nanocomposites were synthesized by a novel, cost-effective, unconventional emulsifier-free emulsion technique. The XRD results showed a disordered layer structure due to intercalation of polymer into the layered silicate. These composites were further characterized by TGA, TEM and their burning rates and exhibited improved properties of thermal stability with good fire retardant properties. It is found that the fire retardant nanocomposites have average biodegradability and have promising future prospects. 

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