Abstract
This chapter critically examines the most significant literature on the gas and water vapor (WV) barrier properties of environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposites (EFPNCs) and attempts to relate the experimental results with the morphology of these materials. The water swelling behavior of EFPNCs is also summarized. Dispersed nanoparticles, particularly clay platelets, have demonstrated an ability to improve the gas and WV barrier properties of neat biodegradable polymer matrices through the formation of tortuous paths, significantly reducing the diffusivity of gases and vapor through the nanocomposites.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
