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Preparation and characterization of PVC/montmorillonite nanocomposites—A review
Author(s) -
Pagacz Joanna,
Pielichowski Krzysztof
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of vinyl and additive technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.295
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1548-0585
pISSN - 1083-5601
DOI - 10.1002/vnl.20186
Subject(s) - montmorillonite , nanocomposite , materials science , vinyl chloride , flammability , thermal stability , characterization (materials science) , nanomaterials , polyvinyl chloride , composite material , polymer , chemical engineering , nanotechnology , copolymer , engineering
This article presents an overview of the preparation and characterization of poly(vinyl chloride)/montmorillonite (PVC/MMT) nanocomposites. Different methods of PVC/MMT nanocomposite preparation are discussed. The incorporation of MMT into the PVC matrix results in an increase of thermal stability and induces changes in the mechanical properties. However, the properties of PVC/MMT nanocomposites depend strongly on the MMT organic modification procedure that governs the extent of MMT penetration by PVC macrochains and plays an important role with regard to the morphology formation. Flammability as well as other properties—barrier, optical, etc.—of PVC/MMT nanomaterials are also described. Finally, a future outlook is given. J. VINYL ADDIT. TECHNOL., 2009. © 2009 Society of Plastics Engineers