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Preparation of nanocomposite by adding of Tunisian nanoclay in unsaturated polyester matrix: mechanical and thermal study

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Unsaturated Polyester (UP) resin is widely used for many applications such as reinforced plastic (FRP) and polymer composites. However, these materials suffer from their low mechanical and thermal properties. For enhancing their performance, researchers have used Tunisian montmorillonite (MMT) for manufacturing of unsaturated polyester-montmorillonite (UP-MMT) nanocomposite synthesized by dispersing the UP resin into the silicate layers of MMT. The MMT has been modified ammonium quaternary as organic cation (OMMT). Test results, supported by mechanical testing, X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis (DSC and TGA) and transmission electron microscopy, indicated that the mechanical properties and the thermal stability of unsaturated polyester with OMMT nanocomposite (UP/OMMT) are better than those of pure UP. The degradation temperature increased by 78 °C with the addition of organic modification, and SEM micrographs show good dispersion of modified montmorillonite in the polymer matrix. Tensile strength is increased by 81 % for the UP/OMMT nanocomposite.

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The authors are grateful to the National Research Centre for Materials Science of BorjCedria, Tunisia. The authors also acknowledge the valuable efforts of Professor Massimo Lazzari, the Centre for Research in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials (CIQUS) of the University of Santiago de Compostela, where F.L. undertook a pre-doctoral 4-months staying founded by Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, for his support during the realization of part of the characterization work, namely part of XRD, SEM, TEM, TGA and DSC, and the preparation of the manuscript.

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  1. Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Minerals and Materials Applications, National Research Center for Materials Science, 2084, Soliman, Tunisia

    Fekri Laatar, Mohamed Ramzi Ben Romdhane & Ezzeddine Srasra

  2. Faculté des Sciences de Bizerte, Université de Carthage, Carthage, Tunisia

    Fekri Laatar

  3. Departamento de Química Física, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain

    Manuel Gomez

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Laatar, F., Gomez, M., Romdhane, M.R.B. et al. Preparation of nanocomposite by adding of Tunisian nanoclay in unsaturated polyester matrix: mechanical and thermal study. J Polym Res 23, 239 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10965-016-1131-1

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