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Answer added in Nanocomposites8 Which processing parameters affect the properties of organically modified nanoclay/epoxy nanocomposites in direct mixing/ultrasonication processes?In order to develop nanocomposite systems with tailored properties, it is necessary to incorporate the reinforcing filler into the polymer matrix thro... [more]
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Article: Interfacial effect of surface modified TiO2 and SiO2 nanoparticles reinforcement in the properties of wood polymer clay nanocomposites
Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 01/2013; · 2.11 Impact Factor -
Article: In situ polymerized wood polymer composite: Effect of additives and nanoclay on the thermal, mechanical properties
material reseach. 01/2013; -
Article: Chemical modification of simul wood with styrene–acrylonitrile copolymer and organically modified nanoclay
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ABSTRACT: Simul wood (Salmalia malabarica) was chemically modified by treatment with styrene–acrylonitrile copolymer (SAN), glycidyl methacrylate (GMA), and organically modified nanoclay. The physical properties of wood polymer composites (WPC) were improved due to the addition of GMA and nanoclay. XRD analysis indicated a decrease in crystallinity in WPC. FTIR study confirmed the presence of clay in WPC. The presence of clay in cell lumen and cell wall was evidenced by SEM study. WPC containing lower percentage of clay showed better thermal stability compared to WPC loaded with higher percentage of clay.Wood Science and Technology 04/2012; 46(1):299-315. · 1.73 Impact Factor -
Article: Controlled Release of Urea from Chitosan Microspheres prepared by Emulsification and Cross-linking Method
Iranian Polymer Journal 01/2012; · 0.94 Impact Factor -
Article: Preparation and characterization of wood/styrene‐acrylonitrile copolymer/MMT nanocomposite
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ABSTRACT: Wood polymer nanocomposite (WPNC) was prepared by impregnating Simul (Salmalia malabarica) wood with styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer (SAN), glycidyl methacrylate(GMA), and a reactive polymerizable surfactant modified montmorillonite (MMT). The physical and mechanical properties of WPNC were investigated by using XRD, tensile tester, SEM, and FTIR. The polymer loading, dimensional stability, water uptake, mechanical property, and thermal stability were found to improve due to inclusion of MMT. SEM micrographs showed the presence of polymer and MMT into cell wall and cell lumen. FTIR analysis confirmed the presence of MMT and SAN in WPNC. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2011Journal of Applied Polymer Science 06/2011; 122(3):2099 - 2109. · 1.29 Impact Factor
