Abstract
Novel nanocomposites with superior properties were made from thermoplastic starch-natural rubber blends using montmorillonite (MMT) nanoclay. The nanocomposites were prepared by melt processing, with natural rubber content varying from 9 to 21% by weight and clay content varying from 2 to 6%. Mechanical properties and water absorption of the thermoplastic starch became significantly better when natural rubber and clay were added. X-ray diffraction showed dispersion of clay in the polymer blends.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 343-346 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| State | Published - 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference 2006, ANTEC 2006 - Charlotte, NC, United States Duration: 7 May 2006 → 11 May 2006 |
Conference
| Conference | Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference 2006, ANTEC 2006 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Charlotte, NC |
| Period | 7/05/06 → 11/05/06 |
Keywords
- Clay
- Nanocomposites
- Natural Rubber
- Starch