Author:Kumar, Rakesh; Yakabu, MK; Anandjiwala, RDDate:2010Bio-composites (PF) were successfully prepared by reinforcing poly lactic acid (PLA) with woven flax fibers (F) in the presence of mandelic acid, benzilic acid, dicumyl peroxide (DCP) and zein as dditives. To improve the mechanical properties ...Read more
Author:Setshedi, Katlego Z; Bhaumik, M; Songwane, S; nyango, MS; Maity, ArjunDate:2013Exfoliated polypyrrole-organically modified montmorillonite clay nanocomposite (PPy OMMT NC), was prepared as a potential adsorbent, via in situ polymerization of pyrrole monomer for adsorption of toxic Cr(VI) from aqueous solution. The WAXD ...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