Introduction to layered silicate nanocomposites

摘要

Layered silicates can be incorporated into high gas barrier resins improve performance. The use of organically modified montmorillonite clays (nanoclays) to improve physical properties of key resins has been a technology of future promise with little commercial activity in the present. This paper will intorudce the technology and demonstrate its commerical viability. We'll explore some of the geology associated with selecting a nanoclay and review nanocomposite processing and surface chemistry. Finally, we'll discuss the mechanism for barrier improvement.