A new possibility for microstructural investigation of clay-based polymer nanocomposite by focused ion beam tomography

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Abstract

This article describes the focused ion beam (FIB)-tomography as a high-resolution three-dimensional (3D) technique to study the morphology of polymer/clay nanocomposites. To establish the structure-property relationship of such composite material, it is very important to visualize the 3D-structure and distribution of clay particles in the polymer matrix. The sequential two-dimensional sectioning by FIB, followed by imaging of dispersed silicate layers using high-resolution scanning electron microscope, and computer reconstruction can show the degree of dispersion of silicate layers in 3D-space.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3966-3970
Number of pages5
JournalPolymer
Volume51
Issue number17
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • FIB-tomography
  • Microstructure
  • Nanocomposite

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Materials Chemistry

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