Investigation of Solid-State Shear Pulverization Processing Parameters for Polyethylene-Clay Nanocomposites

Author

Ben Aldrich, Bucknell University

Date of Thesis

2011

Description

Investigates multiple processing parameters, includingpolymer type, filler type, processing technique, severity of SSSP (Solid-state shear pulverization)processing, and postprocessing, of SSSP. HDPE and LLDPE polymers with pristine clay and organo-clay samples are explored. Effects on crystallization, high-temperature behavior, mechanicalproperties, and gas barrier properties are examined. Thermal, mechanical, and morphological characterization is conducted to determine polymer/filler compatibility and superior processing methods for the polymer-clay nanocomposites.

Keywords

polymers, material science, polyethylene, clay, nanocomposites, solid-state processing, material processing, SSSP

Access Type

Honors Thesis

Major

Chemical Engineering

First Advisor

Kat Wakabayashi

Comments

PUBLIC

Recommended Citation

Aldrich, Ben, "Investigation of Solid-State Shear Pulverization Processing Parameters for Polyethylene-Clay Nanocomposites " (2011). Honors Theses. 41.
https://digitalcommons.bucknell.edu/honors_theses/41