An epoxy-phenolic resin suitable for use as a composite matrix was reinforced with modified nanoclay (montmorillonite type). Characterization by x-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) demonstrated ...

A comparative analysis of crystallization behavior induced by several mineral fillers in polypropylene nanocomposites was performed. Morphological changes and thermal properties of nanocomposites were evaluated, considering ...

The water uptake behavior of biodegradable layered silicate/ starch-polycaprolactone blend nanocomposites was evaluated. Three different commercial layered silicates (Cloisite Na+, Cloisite 30B and Cloisite 10A) were used ...

Nanocomposites based on resol resin and layered silicates were obtained by in situ polymerization. An increment in the viscosity and in the content of free formaldehyde in the prepolymer with the addition of clay was ...

Biodegradable films based on gelatin and Na+-Montmorillonite were prepared by mixing of gelatin solutions with ultrasonically pre-treated clay suspensions under controlled conditions. The DRX patterns and AFM images suggested ...

Random propylene-terpolymer (PEBC)/organophilic montmorillonite nanocomposites were prepared by melt mixing, using PEBC modified with maleic anhydride (PEBCg) as compatibilizer. Clay concentrations up to 8 wt %, ...

A novel methodology was employed to prepare new nanocomposites with photocatalytic properties based on Ce-doped TiO2 nanoparticles arranged over a layered silicate. The catalysts were porous materials formed by exfoliated ...