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Development of novel hybrid nanocomposites based on natural biodegradable polymer–montmorillonite/polyaniline: preparation and characterization

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The problems with non-degradable materials in different applications have led to an interest in materials based on bionanocomposites. In this study, polymer–montmorillonite nanocomposites based on natural polymers (chitosan, alginate, gelatin and starch) and montmorillonite (MMT) were prepared using solution intercalation method. Then hybrid nanocomposites were synthesized by chemical oxidative polymerization of aniline in the presence of polymer–MMT nanocomposites. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) were employed to characterize the nanocomposites. FT-IR confirmed the successful preparation of hybrid nanocomposites. From the XRD results, intercalation of the MMT platelets in the matrix of polymers was examined. Further investigation by TEM images showed a mixed intercalated and flocculated structure for nanocomposites. Moreover, the TGA results showed improved thermal stability for the nanocomposites. The results presented in this study showed the feasibility of using these hybrid nanocomposites with improved properties in wide range of applications.

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We are most grateful the continuing financial support of this research project by the University of Tabriz.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Azarbijan Shahid Madani University, P.O. Box: 53714-161, Tabriz, Iran

    Fahimeh Farshi Azhar

  2. Polymer Composite Research Laboratory, Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, P.O. Box: 51665-343, Tabriz, Iran

    Ali Olad

  3. Polymer Technology Research Laboratory, Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran

    Abdolreza Mirmohseni

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Farshi Azhar, F., Olad, A. & Mirmohseni, A. Development of novel hybrid nanocomposites based on natural biodegradable polymer–montmorillonite/polyaniline: preparation and characterization. Polym. Bull. 71, 1591–1610 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-014-1143-0

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