Abstract
A poly[(butylene succinate)-co-adipate] (PBSA) nanocomposite containing 3 wt% organically modified montmorillonite exhibited an improvement in tenacity (elongation at break) as compared to the neat PBSA. The nanocomposite also showed moderate improvement in tensile modulus and strength. The small-angle X-ray scattering and transmission electron microscopy were used to investigate the exact tenacity improvement mechanism in the nanocomposite.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4860-4866 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Polymer |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 21 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Improved tenacity
- Nanocomposite
- SAXS and TEM
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry