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Preparation of Exfoliated Polyester/Clay Nanocomposites
Author(s) -
Tsai T.Y.,
Li C.H.,
Chang C.H.,
Cheng W.H.,
Hwang C.L.,
Wu R.J.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.200401260
Subject(s) - materials science , nanocomposite , intercalation (chemistry) , monomer , polyester , polymerization , composite material , polymer , ethylene , polymer clay , montmorillonite , poly ethylene , chemical engineering , catalysis , organic chemistry , chemistry , engineering
Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET)/clay nanocomposites are prepared by intercalation of a catalyst precursor and an organic modifier, followed by the polymerization of monomers between the adjacent clay layers. The mechanical properties, thermal deformation temperature, anti‐UV‐radiation properties, CO 2 gas‐barrier properties, and clarity of bottles blown from the PET/clay nanocomposites (see Figure) are improved.