What is it about?
To describe how the production of clay mineral-polymer (nm) composite was achievable for selected desired effects in polymeric material. Since montmorillonite (Mt) clay type has received a relatively increased interest in modifying the polymeric properties, its applications are discussed in particular. An important aspect of this study is to discuss the advancement in fibers and fiber-forming polymers through the utilization of clay mineral. Therefore, Mt-polymer composite structure for nylon, polypropylene, polyethylene, poly(methyl methacrylate), and polycarbonate are discussed for the improved desired effects including flame retardancy, peak heat release rate, thermal degradation (molecular degradation with increasing temperature, mode of heat distribution, and transmission), char formation, and smoke release.
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Why is it important?
Clay mineral (nm) loading of 5 wt.% to 7 wt.% that was significantly smaller than the percent loading of conventional fillers in polymeric materials introduced significant improvement in terms of thermal and physical stability.
Perspectives
An important aspect of this study is to discuss the advancement in fibers and fiber-forming polymers through the utilization of clay mineral. Therefore, Mt-polymer composite structure for nylon, polypropylene, polyethylene, poly(methyl methacrylate), and polycarbonate are discussed for the improved desired effects including flame retardancy, peak heat release rate, thermal degradation (molecular degradation with increasing temperature, mode of heat distribution, and transmission), char formation, and smoke release. A variety of synthetic polymers can be produced in fiber form using polymer solution or polymer melt. Significant market consumption of nylon and PET fibers poly(ethylene terephthalate) requires a particular discussion. These fibers are followed by the description of polyolefin when clay mineral-polyolefin (nm) composite is used.
Professor Faheem Uddin
Iqra University
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This page is a summary of: Studies in Finishing Effects of Clay Mineral in Polymers and Synthetic Fibers, Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, January 2013, Hindawi Publishing Corporation,
DOI: 10.1155/2013/243515.
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