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Polyethylene‐layered silicate nanocomposites for rotational moulding
Author(s) -
Martin Darren,
Halley Peter,
Truss Rowan,
Murphy Michael,
Jackson Oliver,
Kwon OhYun
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
polymer international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.592
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1097-0126
pISSN - 0959-8103
DOI - 10.1002/pi.1288
Subject(s) - nanocomposite , materials science , composite material , polyethylene , rheometry , injection moulding , silicate , polymer , low density polyethylene , polymer nanocomposite , chemical engineering , engineering
A series of polyethylene‐layered silicate nanocomposites has been studied as possible new candidates for rotational moulding. Two organically treated layered silicates were melt‐compounded into a maleated linear low‐density polyethylene host polymer at loadings of 6 and 9%, by weight. The morphology and properties of the nanocomposites were assessed by using dynamic mechanical thermal analysis, parallel‐plate rheometry, wide‐angle X‐ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. The sintering behaviour of the nanocomposites was qualitatively assessed via hot‐stage microscopy, indicating that the choice of nanofiller will play an important role in terms of producing nanocomposite materials with acceptable processability for rotational moulding. Copyright © 2003 Society of Chemical Industry