Supercritical [CO.sub.2] as an exfoliating aid for nanocomposite preparation: comparison of different processing methodologies.(Report): An article from: Polymer Engineering and Science
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From the author: This article examines several new methods for compounding nanocomposite materials by twin screw extrusion that use supercritical [CO.sub.2] as a processing aid to produce more highly exfoliated polyolefin-layered silicate nanocomposites than conventional melt intercalation. These methods varied the manner in which the plasticizing behavior of [CO.sub.2] influences the surfactant of an organoclay, the compatibilizer, and the matrix during preparation of a polyolefin nanocomposite. The results have shown that targeting [CO.sub.2] to the organoclay-compatibilizer interface can improve the extent of intercalation. However, reduced performance was observed when [CO.sub.2] was introduced predominantly to the matrix or neat organoclay. In general, the different techniques of addition for [CO.sub.2] did bring about greater structural changes to the organoclay, but the stiffness of the resulting materials was lower than simply following a conventional melt intercalation approach. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 52:2049-2062, 2012. [c] 2012 Society of Plastics Engineers
Citation Details Title: Supercritical [CO.sub.2] as an exfoliating aid for nanocomposite preparation: comparison of different processing methodologies.(Report) Author: M.R. Thompson Publication:Polymer Engineering and Science (Magazine/Journal) Date: October 1, 2012 Publisher: Society of Plastics Engineers, Inc. Volume: 52 Issue: 10 Page: 2049(14)