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Formulation and characterization of compatibilized poly(lactic acid)‐based blends and their nanocomposites with silver‐loaded kaolinite
Author(s) -
Girdthep Sutinee,
Worajittiphon Patnarin,
Molloy Robert,
Leejarkpai Thanawadee,
Punyodom Winita
Publication year - 2015
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.4775
Subject(s) - materials science , nanocomposite , thermal stability , adipate , organoclay , thermal decomposition , biodegradable polymer , montmorillonite , chemical engineering , heat deflection temperature , composite material , polymer , ultimate tensile strength , izod impact strength test , organic chemistry , chemistry , engineering
Kaolinite layers were made apart by silver particle intercalation through chemical reduction. The modified clay then allowed formation of intercalated‐exfoliated composites based on poly(lactic acid) with properties notably enhanced.