The Use of Epoxy Silanes on Montmorillonite: An Effective Way to Improve Thermal and Rheological Properties of PLA/MMT Nanocomposites Obtained via “In Situ” Polymerization
Polylactic acid (PLA) nanocomposites were prepared via “in situ” ring opening polymerization (ROP) of lactide using a montmorillonite, Cloisite 15A, employed after surface treatment with 3-Glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane. The dispersion of the nanoparticles was checked using Wide Angle X-Ray Scatter...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Nanomaterials |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/418418 |