An infrared method to assess organoclay delamination and orientation in organoclay polymer nanocomposites.: An article from: Polymer Engineering and Science

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From the author: Assessing the degree of organoclay delamination and layer alignment is crucial to deliver consistent properties of nanocomposite materials. A simple infrared technique is discussed that permits quantitative determination of these organoclay dispersion parameters in a nanocomposite. This technique complements other existing methods to optimize process conditions to fully achieve the advantages that high purity hectorite nanoclays can bring to plastic nanocomposites. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 46: 1031-1039, 2006. [c] 2006 Society of Plastics Engineers

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Title: An infrared method to assess organoclay delamination and orientation in organoclay polymer nanocomposites.
Author: Wouter L. IJdo
Publication:Polymer Engineering and Science (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 46 Issue: 8 Page: 1031(9)

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