Properties of PS-MMT Nanocomposites Prepared via In-situ Techniques

The weight of polymer clay nanocomposites is also lower than conventionally filled nanocomposites, due to the relatively low levels of clay addition needed to realize property improvements. 

In the comparative studies between different polymerization techniques for PS-MMT nanocomposites, Wang et al. [14] found that the mechanical properties of the nanocomposite depended on the polymerization technique as well as the morphology of the nanocomposite and the results are summarized in Table 13.4. 

Surfactant (Tables 13.1-13.3) Clay loading Polymerization technique Morphology Young s modulus (CPa) Tensile strength (MPa) Elongation [%) 

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