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A mathematical method for XRD pattern interpretation in clay containing nano composites

Khederlou, K ; Sharif University of Technology

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  1. Type of Document: Article
  2. DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2014.01.044
  3. Abstract:
  4. X-ray diffraction and rheological measurements were used to characterize nanoparticle dispersion in LDPE/LLDPE/nanoclay hybrid nanocomposites. XRD patterns were interpreted with a novel distribution formula and rheological measurements were used to confirm the results. Results of these two methods indicated that increasing clay in all the prepared nanocomposites exhibited a significant improvement in filler-matrix interaction because of increasing the probability of polymer diffusion but further exfoliation need more compatibilizing situations. It seems that this mathematical method could be used for predicting the overall change in clay gallery d-spacing and the extent of intercalation-exfoliation of nanoclay in these systems
  5. Keywords:
  6. Nanoclay ; Nanocomposites ; XRD patterns ; Filled polymers ; Nanostructured materials ; Polymer matrix composites ; Rheology ; X ray diffraction ; Filler-matrix interaction ; Hybrid nanocomposites ; Mathematical method ; Nano clays ; Nano-particle dispersions ; Polymer diffusion ; Rheological measurements
  7. Source: Applied Surface Science ; Volume 318 , 1 November , 2014 , Pages 90-94 ; ISSN: 01694332
  8. URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169433214000725