PMMA/MMT nanocomposites prepared by one-step in situ intercalative solution polymerization |
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Authors: | Miroslav Huski? Majda ?igon |
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Institution: | National Institute of Chemistry, PP 660, 1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia |
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Abstract: | Poly(methylmetacrylate)/montmorillonite (PMMA)/(MMT) nanocomposites were prepared by one-step in situ intercalative solution polymerization involving simultaneous modification of MMT with quaternary ammonium salts (QAS), polymerization and polymer intercalation. Polymerization proceeded at 70 °C in a mixture of ethanol and water, whereas the nanocomposite was precipitated with only water. Four QAS’s with different alkyl chain lengths, as well as a QAS with an additional acrylic group, were used to study the influence of the type of quaternary ammonium salt on intercalation. The largest extent of intercalation was achieved in nanocomposites with the QAS having one long alkyl (C16) chain. The obtained PMMA/MMT intercalated nanocomposites exhibited a higher glass transition temperature, better thermal stability, and improved solvent resistance than the pure PMMA. |
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Keywords: | Nanocomposite PMMA Montmorillonite In situ polymerization Solvent resistance |
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