Paper
Synthesis and Characterization of Nanocomposites Based on Polyethylene and Mg-Al Layered Double Hydroxide with Intercalated Compounds
- Authors:
- Atul Chaskar; Sunil Virkar
- Abstract
- Anionic layered Mg-Al Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs) have the potential to develop a broad range of new polymer nanocomposites with improved properties viz flame-retardancy (FR), retention or stabilization of dyes, additives, etc. New Low density polyethylene (LLDPE) based nonocomposite materials containing Mg-Al LDH and biocides (BIT) have been designed, synthesized and characterized. MAH-g-PE is used as a compatibilizer. Modification of LDH changes interlayer spacings (distance). Thermogravimetry analysis (TGA) depicted that the loss of biocides due to diffusion/ evaporation is clearly reduced by LDH. Scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) images of diluted samples show that most LDH still consist of several layers indicating incomplete or little e xfoliation.
- Keywords
- Low Density Polyethylene; Nanocomposite; Biocides; Compatibilizer; Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy
- StartPage
- 150
- EndPage
- 156
- Doi
- 10.5963/AMSA0303006