Abstract
New polylactide (PLA)/layered silicate nanocomposites have been prepared successfully by simple melt extrusion of PLA and organically modified montmorillonite. The d spacings of both the organically modified montmorillonite and intercalated nanocomposites were investigated by wide-angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD) analysis, and the morphology of these nanocomposites was examined by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Using oligo(ε-caprolactone) (o-PCL) as a compatibilizer, the effect of compatibilizer in nanocomposites was investigated by focusing on two major aspects: morphological analysis and mechanical property measurements. The intercalated nanocomposites exhibited remarkable improvement of materials properties in both solid and melt states as compared to that of PLA matrices without clay.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 3104-3110 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Macromolecules |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 9 Apr 2002 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry