Electrokinetic properties of polypropylene-layered silicate nanocomposite fibers

Nanocomposite fibers based on polypropylene (PP) polymer were prepared with different content of nanofiller. Filaments were spun from an isotactic iPP homopolymer. Montmorillonite modified by N,N-dimethyl-N,N dioctadecylammonium cations was used for preparation of PP nanocomposite fibers. A PP graft...

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Published in:Journal of applied polymer science 2009-07, Vol.113 (2), p.1276-1281
Main Authors: Smole, Majda Sfiligoj, Stakne, Kristina, Kleinschek, Karin Stana, Kurecic, Manja, Bele, Marjan, Svetec, Diana Gregor, Ribitsch, Volker
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Cations
Composites
electrokinetic properties
Electrokinetics
Exact sciences and technology
Fibers
Fibers and threads
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Isotactic
Nanocomposites
Nanomaterials
Nanostructure
plasma etching
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Polypropylenes
Technology of polymers
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Summary:Nanocomposite fibers based on polypropylene (PP) polymer were prepared with different content of nanofiller. Filaments were spun from an isotactic iPP homopolymer. Montmorillonite modified by N,N-dimethyl-N,N dioctadecylammonium cations was used for preparation of PP nanocomposite fibers. A PP grafted with acrylic acid was added as a coupling agent. Nanocomposite fibers were characterized, i.e., the surface morphology of PP nanocomposite fibers was observed and surface properties were defined by electrokinetic properties determination by zeta potential measurements. For particle distribution observation the plasma etching was involved as a method for sample preparation. The addition of nanoparticles has an impact on ZP value of nanofilled fibers, however, isoelectric point IEP is not significantly influenced by different concentrations of nanofiller.
ISSN:0021-8995
1097-4628
1097-4628
DOI:10.1002/app.30083