Efficient Fabrication of Polymer Nanocomposites with Effective Exfoliation and Dispersion by Solid-State/Melt Extrusion
Publication Date
2013
Description
In this communication, solid-state/melt extrusion (SSME) is introduced as a novel technique that combines solid-state shear pulverization (SSSP) and conventional twin screw extrusion (TSE) in a single extrusion system. The morphology and property enhancements in a model linear low-density polyethylene/organically modified clay nanocomposite sample fabricated via SSME were compared to those fabricated via SSSP and TSE. The results show that SSME is capable of exfoliating and dispersing the nanofillers similarly to SSSP, while achieving a desirable output rate and producing extrudate similar in form to that from TSE.
Journal
Advances in Polymer Technology
Volume
32
First Page
21334
Department
Chemical Engineering
Second Department
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Link to Published Version
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adv.21334
DOI
doi.org/10.1002/adv.21334
Recommended Citation
Whittington, Alyssa M.; Brouse, Stephen M.; Malusis, Michael A.; and Wakabayashi, Katsuyuki. "Efficient Fabrication of Polymer Nanocomposites with Effective Exfoliation and Dispersion by Solid-State/Melt Extrusion." (2013) : 21334.