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Amine functionalised nanoclay incorporated hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose nanocomposites: synthesis and characterisation

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International Journal of Plastics Technology

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Amine functionalised nanoclay that can be easily exfoliated in water was used in the preparation of eco-friendly polymer nanocomposite films based on hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC). These nanocomposite films were characterised using fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) analysis. Incorporation of this nanoclay helped to improve the mechanical and barrier properties of nanocomposite films. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) studies proved that this nanoclay has also affected the thermal properties of HPMC. These nanocomposite films proved to have better properties than conventional montmorillonite containing HPMC nanocomposites.

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The authors thank Dr. M. Eswaramoorthy and Dr. K.K.R. Datta of Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore and Dr. H.V. Batra, Director, DFRL, Mysore for their constant support and encouragement.

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  1. Defence Food Research laboratory, Siddarthanagar, Mysore, 570 011, India

    Johnsy George, R. Kumar, V. A. Sajeevkumar & S. N. Sabapathy

  2. Department of Polymer Science and Technology, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, Mysore, 570 006, India

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George, J., Kumar, R., Sajeevkumar, V.A. et al. Amine functionalised nanoclay incorporated hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose nanocomposites: synthesis and characterisation. Int J Plast Technol 18, 252–262 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12588-014-9086-8

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