Author:Moyo, Lumbidzani; Ray, Suprakas S; Sebati, Ngwanamohuba W; Ojijo, Vincent ODate:Mar 2017The processing and properties of layered double hydroxides (LDHs)-containing polypropylene (PP) composites have been studied extensively. However, no detailed studies have reported on how stearic acid (SA)-intercalated and SA-coated LDHs ...Read more
Author:Ray, Suprakas SDate:Oct 2015A polymer nanocomposite is an advanced plastic material where the incorporation of nanostructures such as clay minerals and other nanoparticles into the polymer has been achieved on the nano-level so that the material exhibits improvements ...Read more
Author:Focke, WW; Kruger, HJ; Mhike, W; Taute, A; Roberson, A; Ofosu, ODate:Jul 2014A novel intumescent additive was synthesized by neutralizing 3,5-diaminobenzoic acid hydrochloride salt with ammonium dihydrogen phosphate. This compound, which melts at 257 C, decomposes concurrently to release carbon dioxide gas. The flame ...Read more