Author:Botlhoko, Orebotse J; Ray, Suprakas SDate:Oct 2018This chapter provides a brief overview on the processing methods and structure-property relationships of polylactide, polyhydroxybutyrate, and starch nanocomposites as well as the challenges faced in their development, in order to further the ...Read more
Author:Ray, Suprakas SDate:Jun 2014Clays are the oldest and potentially one of the most interesting and versatile nanofillers. The blending of surface-functionalized clay platelets with a polymer matrix can yield a new class of hybrid materials, commonly known as clay-containing ...Read more
Author:Greesh, N; Ray, Suprakas S; Bandyopadhyay, JDate:Oct 2013This work evaluates the role of the surface properties and shape of clay type on the morphology, thermal, and thermo-mechanical properties of the polystyrene (PS)/clay nanocomposites prepared via free-radical emulsion polymerization. Attapulgite ...Read more
Author:Du Preez, WB; Corderley, GDate:Dec 2007The utilisation and prominence of composite materials have been increasing significantly over the past decade in technologically demanding industry sectors, such as aerospace and automotive. It has been accompanied by growing needs for research ...Read more
Author:Maphoru, MV; Kesavan Pillai, Sreejarani; Haveling, JDate:Apr 2017Compositional and morphological studies on supported platinum are important for the improvement and expanded use of catalysts for oxidative coupling reactions. Nanocomposites consisting of 5% Pt supported on activated carbon and promoted with ...Read more
Author:Bandyopadhyay, J; Malwela, T; Ray, SSDate:Apr 2012To understand the change in dispersion and orientation of clay platelets in three-dimensional space during tensile test, neat polymer and its nanocomposite samples were studied by small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering (SWAXS). The samples ...Read more
Author:Mngomezulu, Mfiso E; John, Maya JDate:Apr 2017Fire resistant thermoset-cellulosic fibre composite materials are taking over in advanced engineering applications. As they are high-performance materials, these composites are used in automotive, aerospace, military, safety and security ...Read more
Author:Bandyopadhyay, J; Al-Thabaiti, SA; Ray, SS; Basahel, SN; Mokhtar, MDate:Aug 2014The poly[(butylene succinate)-co-adipate] (PBSA) nanocomposites (PBSANCs) with five different loadings of organoclay were prepared by melt-blending. The morphological investigation revealed that the degree of dispersion of silicate layers in ...Read more
Author:Al-Thabaiti, SA; Ray, SS; Basahel, SN; Mokhtar, MDate:Mar 2015This article reports the viscoelastic properties of poly[(butylene succinate)-co-adipate] (PBSA) nanocomposites. The nanocomposites of PBSA with various loadings of organically modified clay were prepared by melt-mixing in a batch-mixer. The ...Read more
Author:Bhaumik, M; Maity, Arjun; Brink, HGDate:Dec 2020Zero valent nickel nanoparticles (Ni0 NPs) have exhibited potential applicability in various fields including, chemical cells, fuel cells and catalysis. Alike zero valent iron NPs, Ni0 NPs and their composite nanostructures would have great ...Read more