A Study on the Percolation and Deformation Mechanism of Poly(Butadiene Adipate-Co-Terephthalate)-Layered Silicate Nanocomposites
Abstract
Poly(butadiene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) is a biodegradable polymer that is used in film applications due to its exceptional elongational properties and tear resistance. Nanoclays such as organically-modified layered silicates are used in an increasing number of applications to improve mechanical, thermal and barrier properties of films. When incorporating nanofillers, the optimal percentage must be determined to help improve properties but reduce the cost of the final product. This work aims to study the effects of incorporating a modified MMT clay into PBAT at various clay loading levels and determine how the deformation mechanism of the resulting composite is changed. Viscoelastic measurements, tensile testing, TEM imaging, and XRD patterns are used to study the percolation of nanoclay in PBAT and the formation of a secondary network of nanoparticles.
Recommended Citation
A. Niemoeller and S. Lee, "A Study on the Percolation and Deformation Mechanism of Poly(Butadiene Adipate-Co-Terephthalate)-Layered Silicate Nanocomposites," Annual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings, Society of Plastics Engineers, Jan 2012.
Meeting Name
70th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers
Department(s)
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Barrier Properties; Clay Loadings; Deformation Mechanism; Layered Silicate Nanocomposites; Nano Clays; Nano-fillers; Organically-modified Layered Silicates; Secondary Networks; Tear Resistance; Viscoelastic Measurements; XRD Patterns
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2012 Society of Plastics Engineers, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2012
