The effect of clay dispersion on the properties of LLDPE/LLDPE‐<i>g</i>‐MAH/montmorillonite nanocomposites
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Abstract
Abstract In this work, three coupling agents presenting different grafting contents and molecular weights were used to prepare linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE)/linear low density polyethylene grafted with maleic anhydride (LLDPE‐ g ‐MAH)/montmorillonite nanocomposites with various morphologies. The clay dispersion was analyzed at the micrometric level by scanning electron microscopy and at the nanometric level by X‐ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). It was found that coupling agents having intermediate molecular weights led to the highest exfoliation extents, whereas the coupling agent presenting the highest molecular weight led to a poor delamination of the clay platelets. The properties of the nanocomposites produced and of their LLDPE/LLDPE‐ g ‐MAH reference blends were analyzed. It was shown that the best improvements in mechanical and barrier properties are not necessarily achieved for the nanocomposites, exhibiting the highest exfoliation extents. The length of the tactoids also plays a crucial role on the macroscopic properties. In addition, a high level of delamination could result in a loss of reinforcement effect, due to the inherent flexibility of the individual clay platelets. Finally, the strength of the clay/polymer interface, which was evaluated through surface tension measurements, seems to play a significant role on the properties of the nanocomposites. POLYM. ENG. SCI., 2008. © 2008 Society of Plastics Engineers.
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