Alkyl-Imidazolium Salts and Their Applications in Polymer Clay Nanocomposites

摘要

Polymer melt intercalation is a promising approach to synthesize polymer-layered silicate nanocomposites using conventional polymer processing techniques.In this process the layered silicate is mixed with a molten polymer matrix.If the silicate surfaces are sufficiently compatible with the chosen polymer,then the polymer can enter the interlayer space and form either an intercalated or an exfoliated nanocomposite.Crucial to the exfoliation process is the pre-intercalation of the sheet-silicate before melt-blending with the molten polymer.