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Nanocomposites from Styrene-Limonene copolymers and Algerian organophilic-clay named Maghnite-CTA+ (Mag-CTA+), were prepared by in-situ polymerization using different amounts (2, 5, and 10% by weight) of clay and Azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) as a catalyst. The Mag-CTA+ is an organophilic silicate clay prepared through a direct exchange process, using Cetyltrimethylammonuim bromide (CTAB) in which it used as green nano-filler. The preparation method of nanocomposites was studied in order to determine and improve structural, morphological and thermal properties of Sty-Lim copolymer. The structure and morphology of the obtained nanocomposites (Sty-Lim/Mag) were determined using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) and transmission electronic microscopy (TEM). The analyses confirmed the chemical modification of clay layers and the intercalation of Sty-Lim copolymer within the organophilic clay sheets. Exfoliated structure was obtained for the lower amount of clay (2 wt %), while intercalated structures were detected for higher amounts of clay (5 and 10 wt %). The thermal properties of the obtained nanocomposites were studied by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and show a significant improvement in the thermal stability compared with the pure copolymer. The obtained nanocomposites show an optimal degradation temperature of 320°C.
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We would like to thank the (DGRSDT) Direction Générale de la Recherche Scientifique et du Développement Technologique-Algeria, and the CDRSP-IPLeiria (Centre For Rapid and Sustainable Product Development) for giving us access to their STA device. We also would like to thank Dr A. Zaoui for help and advice through all the writing process.
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Hodhaifa Derdar, Meghabar, R., Benachour, M. et al. Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites: Exfoliation and Intercalation of Organophilic Montmorillonite Nanofillers in Styrene–Limonene Copolymer. Polym. Sci. Ser. A 63, 568–575 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1134/S0965545X21050023
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