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Preparation of polymer-clay nanocomposites via dispersion polymerization using tailor-made polymeric surface modifiers

Nagi, Greesh (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Fully exfoliated polystyrene-clay nanocomposites were prepared via free radical polymerization in dispersion polymerization, in a mixture of ethanol and water. Sodium montomorillonite clay (MMT) was ...

Novel electrospun fibres of amphiphilic organic-inorganic graft copolymers of poly(acrylonitrile)-graftpoly( dimethylsiloxane) for silicone composite reinforcement

Bayley, Gareth Michael (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Novel silicone nanocomposites were prepared using poly(acrylonitrile) (PAN) based reinforcing fibres as well as multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). Compatibility of the fibre fillers with the silicone ...