Rheological characterization of melt compounded polypropylene/clay nanocomposites

Mahmoud Abdel-Goad*, Bernd Kretzschmar, Rashid S. Al-Maamari, Petra Pötschke, Gert Heinrich

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Abstract

Polypropylene/clay nanocomposites were prepared by using a two step melt compounding process on twin screw extruders. The PP-clay nanocomposites were Theologically investigated. The melt rheological measurements were performed using an ARES-rheometer in the dynamic mode at 220°C over frequency varying from 100 to 0.017 rad/s and in the parallel plate geometry with 25 mm diameter. The results showed that the storage modulus and viscosity are found to be increased with the incorporation of clay into PP. The values of storage modulus and viscosity are significantly increased by the incorporation of modified clay and their rheological behavior changed completely. The results of samples with modified clay showed an evidence of the exfoliation which could be detected Theologically.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTechnical Proceedings of the 2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, NSTI-Nanotech, Nanotechnology 2008
Pages973-976
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Event2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, NSTI Nanotech 2008 Joint Meeting, Nanotechnology 2008 - Quebec City, QC, United States
Duration: Jun 1 2008Jun 5 2008

Publication series

NameTechnical Proceedings of the 2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, NSTI-Nanotech, Nanotechnology 2008
Volume1

Other

Other2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, NSTI Nanotech 2008 Joint Meeting, Nanotechnology 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityQuebec City, QC
Period6/1/086/5/08

Keywords

  • Exfoliation
  • Intercalation
  • PP/clay nanocomposities
  • Rheology

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering

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