METHODS FOR INTERCALATING, EXFOLIATING AND/OR DISPERSING CLAY PARTICLES AND ARTICLES INCORPORATING SUCH CLAY PARTICLES

摘要

Methods are provided for intercalating, exfoliating and/or dispersing clay particles with a cationic polymer for form clay nanoparticles. The resulting clay nanoparticles may be incorporated in various polymeric articles, such as a container, preform, closure, liner, sheet or film.