Short Review on Sepiolite-Filled Polymer Nanocomposites. Issue 15 (13th October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mohd Zaini, Nurul Aizan; Ismail, Hanafi; Rusli, Arjulizan
• Is Part Of: Polymer-plastics technology and engineering. Volume 56:Issue 15(2017)
• Page Start: 1665
• Page End: 1679
• Publication Date: 2017-10-13
• Subjects: Clay modification -- clays -- polymer nanocomposites -- preparation technique -- sepiolite; Polymers -- Periodicals; Polymerization -- Periodicals; Polymers -- Periodicals; Engineering -- Periodicals; Plastics -- Periodicals; 668.9
• DOI: 10.1080/03602559.2017.1289395
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0360-2559

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Latest developments in mineral clay nanocomposites area are reviewed in this report, with a specific focus on sepiolite clay mineral. Rigorous research has been conducted on the sepiolite clay mineral by both academicians and industrial researchers. The properties of the nanocomposites are significantly dependent on the polymer matrices, their nature, modification, and preparation technique. Thus, preparation, structure, and characteristics of polymer sepiolite nanocomposites are thoroughly discussed, in addition to the scientific literature to support and find any gaps for future research. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT: