Structure and thermal properties of multilayered Laponite/PEO nanocomposite films
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-4-2006
Abstract
The structures and thermal properties of a series of nanocomposite poly(ethylene oxide)/Laponite films have been investigated by differential calorimetric and thermal analysis and complemented by microscopy and X-ray diffraction experiments. The crystalline structures of the nanocomposite multilayered films can be tuned by controlling the composition, polymer Mw and the water content. We study the concentration, polymer Mw and humidity dependence of polymer crystallinity in selected nanocomposite multilayered films. Results show that the exact sample preparation and history are important in controlling structure and properties and in developing new materials. Complementary microscopy is used to monitor the structural changes. © 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Polymer
First Page
7339
Last Page
7348
Recommended Citation
Stefanescu, E., Schexnailder, P., Dundigalla, A., Negulescu, I., & Schmidt, G. (2006). Structure and thermal properties of multilayered Laponite/PEO nanocomposite films. Polymer, 47 (21), 7339-7348. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.polymer.2006.08.051