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Micromechanical deformation processes in PA/layered silicate nanocomposites: correlation of structure and properties.(polyamide)(Technical report): An article from: Polymer Engineering and Science | Digital

by Karoly Renner (Author), Sven Henning (Author), Janos Moczo (Author), Min Soo Yang (Author), Hyoung Jin Choi (Author), Bela Pukanszky (Author)

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Binding:  Digital
Publisher:  Thomson Gale
Page Count:  21 Pages
Publication Date:  August 01, 2007


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This digital document is an article from Polymer Engineering and Science, published by Thomson Gale on August 1, 2007. The length of the article is 6055 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.From the author: Polyamide/organophilic montmorillonite nanocomposites were prepared from two silicates with different organophilization resulting in strong and weak matrix/silicate adhesion, respectively; uncoated sodium montmorillonite was used as reference. The silicate content of the composites changed between 0 and 10 vol% in seven steps. Composite structure was characterized by X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy. Micromechanical deformation processes were followed by acoustic emission and volume strain measurements. The structure of the composites is more complicated than usually claimed; they contain individual silicate platelets, tactoids with different degree of intercalation, and larger particles. Elastic deformation and shear yielding dominates during the elongation of the specimens. The matrix polymer and the composites deform according to different mechanisms. Sound is emitted by cavitation in the former, while sound emitting processes are related tactoids and nonexfoliated particles in the composites. Acoustic events are generated mainly by the fracture of the particles. Matrix/silicate adhesion seems to be strong, debonding rarely takes place, and volume increase is initiated primarily by particle failure. The type and amount of the surfactant used for organophilization plays an important role in the determination of deformation processes and properties, since it influences both matrix/filler interaction and the inherent strength of the particles. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 47:1235-1245, 2007. [c] 2007 Society of Plastics EngineersCitation DetailsTitle: Micromechanical deformation processes in PA/layered silicate nanocomposites: correlation of structure and properties.(polyamide)(Technical report)Author: Karoly RennerPublication: Polymer Engineering and Science (Magazine/Journal)Date: August 1, 2007Publisher: Thomson GaleVolume: 47 Issue: 8 Page: 1235(11)Article Type: Technical reportDistributed by Thomson Gale
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