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Biodegradable Polyester / Layered Silicate Nanocomposites

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 February 2011

Pralay Maiti ,
Carl A. Batt  and
Emmanuel P. Giannelis
Pralay Maiti
Affiliation:
Department of Material Science and Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, U.S.A.
Carl A. Batt
Affiliation:
Department of Food Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, U.S.A.
Emmanuel P. Giannelis
Affiliation:
Department of Material Science and Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, U.S.A.
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Abstract

Nanocomposites of α-hydroxy polyester, polylactide (PLA) and β-hydroxy polyester, polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) with layered silicates have been successfully prepared by melt extrusion of PLA and PHB with organically modified montmorillonite (MMT) and fluoromica. The mechanical properties of the nanocomposites are improved compared to the neat polymers. Storage modulus increase up to 40% compared with the pure polymers by adding only 2–3 wt% nanoclay. Biodegradation can be controlled by the choice of the nanoclay used.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 740: Symposium I – Nanomaterials for Structural Applications , 2002 , I5.3
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2003

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