Influence of Polymer-Clay Interfacial Interactions on the Ignition Time of Polymer/Clay Nanocomposites

Metal ions present on smectite clay (montmorillonite) platelets have preferential reactivity towards peroxy/alkoxy groups during polyamide 6 (PA6) thermal decomposition. This changes the decomposition pathway and negatively affects the ignition response of PA6. To restrict these interfacial interact...

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Main Authors: Indraneel S. Zope, Aravind Dasari, Zhong-Zhen Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/10/8/935