Photo-oxidation of polymeric-inorganic nanocomposites: chemical, thermal stability and fire retardancy investigations

Nanocomposites of polypropylene- graft-maleic anhydride/clay and polypropylene/clay were prepared by melt blending using two different approaches. X-Ray diffraction results showed an intercalated structure. Samples of nanocomposites were exposed to UV light under atmospheric oxygen and their photo-o...

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Published in:Polymer degradation and stability 2001-01, Vol.74 (1), p.33-37
Main Authors: Tidjani, Adams, Wilkie, Charles A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Crosslinking and degradation
Exact sciences and technology
Fire retardancy
Nanocomposites
Physicochemistry of polymers
Polymers and radiations
Polypropylene
Thermal stability
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Summary:Nanocomposites of polypropylene- graft-maleic anhydride/clay and polypropylene/clay were prepared by melt blending using two different approaches. X-Ray diffraction results showed an intercalated structure. Samples of nanocomposites were exposed to UV light under atmospheric oxygen and their photo-oxidative stability was studied using FTIR and UV spectroscopy. The consequences of this photo-oxidation on the thermal stability and fire retardant performance of the nanocomposites were also addressed from thermogravimetry analysis and Cone calorimetry.
ISSN:0141-3910
1873-2321
DOI:10.1016/S0141-3910(01)00061-1