Intercalation and exfoliation of clay nanoplatelets in epoxy-based nanocomposites: TEM and XRD observations.: An article from: Polymer Engineering and Science
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From the author: Diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA) and diglycidyl ether of bisphenol F (DGEBF) reinforced with organo-montmorillonite clay nanoplatelets were investigated using anhydride- and amine-curing agents. The sonication technique was used to process epoxy/clay nanocomposites. The basal spacing of clay nanoplatelets was observed by wide-angle X-ray scattering (WAXS), small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) techniques, and transmission electron microscopy. It was found that the basal spacing of clay nanoplatelets in epoxy matrix was expanded after mixing with either DGEBA/DGEBF or methyltetrahydrophthalic-anhydride (MTHPA) curing agent. The sonication technique provided larger d-spacing of clay nanoplatelets. Because of the different curing temperatures, MTHPA-cured epoxy/clay nanocomposites produced more expanded d-spacing of clay nanoplatelets modified with methyl, tallow, bis(2-hydroxyethyl) quaternary ammonium (MT2EtOH) than triethylenetetramine-cured nanocomposites. Depending on the selection of curing agent and organic modification for clay nanoplatelets, the d-spacing was expanded to be up to 8.72 nm. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 46:452-463, 2006. [c] 2006 Society of Plastics Engineers
Citation Details Title: Intercalation and exfoliation of clay nanoplatelets in epoxy-based nanocomposites: TEM and XRD observations. Author: Hiroaki Miyagawa Publication:Polymer Engineering and Science (Magazine/Journal) Date: April 1, 2006 Publisher: Thomson Gale Volume: 46 Issue: 4 Page: 452(12)