Abstract
Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)/sodium montmorillonite (MMT) nanocomposites prepared via the solution intercalation method were investigated by UV/vis, SEM, X-ray diffraction, TEM, FT-IR and PLM (polarized light microscopy). PVP/MMT nanocomposites show exfoliation below 20 wt% MMT and intercalation above this concentration. Nanocomposites retain good optical clarity and increased thermal resistance with MMT content. The compatibility between PVP and MMT and their enhanced properties may be explained by hydrogen bonding interactions. In addition, the nanocomposites prepared under more rigorous mixing conditions show better transparency because the smaller particle sizes are induced. In addition, the study on optically clear PVP/MMT suspensions helps one to understand how optical anisotropy of MMT is affected by the existence of polymer in aqueous solution.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 681-689 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Polymer |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 Dec 20 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Hydrogen bonding
- Optical anisotropy
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone nanocomposites
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry